Public Law 117–81: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Public Law81 Public Law 117–81135 Stat. 1541 2021-12-27 2021-12-27 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.15.31;Stage2.202507022026-01-02 117public PUBLIC LAW 117–81—DEC. 27, 2021 135 STAT. 1541 Public Law117–81 117th Congress
An Act To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Dec. 27, 2021

[S. 1605]

   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.  This Act may be cited as the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022”.
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.(a) Divisions.—This Act is organized into six divisions as follows:(1) Division A—Department of Defense Authorizations. (2) Division B—Military Construction Authorizations. (3) Division C—Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations. (4) Division D—Funding Tables. (5) Division E—Department of State Authorization (6) Division F—Other Non-Department of Defense Matters. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1.  Sec. 2.  Sec. 3.  Sec. 4.  Sec. 5.  DIVISION A— TITLE I— Subtitle A— Sec. 101.  Subtitle B— Sec. 111.  Sec. 112.  Sec. 113.  Sec. 114.  Sec. 115.  Sec. 116.  Subtitle C— Sec. 121.  Sec. 122.  Sec. 123.  Sec. 124.  Sec. 125.  Sec. 126.  Sec. 127.  Subtitle D— Sec. 131.  Sec. 132.  Sec. 133.  Sec. 134.  Sec. 135.  Sec. 136.  Sec. 137.  Sec. 138.  Sec. 139.  Subtitle E— Sec. 141.  Sec. 142.  Sec. 143.  Sec. 144.  Sec. 145.  Sec. 146.  Sec. 147.  TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 201.  Subtitle B— Sec. 211.  Sec. 212.  Sec. 213.  Sec. 214.  Sec. 215.  Sec. 216.  Sec. 217.  Sec. 218.  Sec. 219.  Sec. 220.  Sec. 221.  Sec. 222.  Sec. 223.  Sec. 224.  Sec. 225.  Sec. 226.  Sec. 227.  Sec. 228.  Sec. 229.  Sec. 230.  Sec. 231.  Sec. 232.  Sec. 233.  Sec. 234.  Sec. 235.  Sec. 236.  Sec. 237.  Sec. 238.  Subtitle C— Sec. 241.  Sec. 242.  Sec. 243.  Sec. 244.  Sec. 245.  Sec. 246.  Sec. 247.  TITLE III— Subtitle A— Sec. 301.  Subtitle B— Sec. 311.  Sec. 312.  Sec. 313.  Sec. 314.  Sec. 315.  Sec. 316.  Sec. 317.  Sec. 318.  Sec. 319.  Sec. 320.  Sec. 321.  Sec. 322.  Sec. 323.  Subtitle C— Sec. 331.  Sec. 332.  Sec. 333.  Sec. 334.  Sec. 335.  Subtitle D— Sec. 341.  Sec. 342.  Sec. 343.  Sec. 344.  Sec. 345.  Sec. 346.  Sec. 347.  Sec. 348.  Sec. 349.  Subtitle E— Sec. 351.  Sec. 352.  Sec. 353.  Sec. 354.  Sec. 355.  Sec. 356.  Sec. 357.  Subtitle F— Sec. 361.  Sec. 362.  Sec. 363.  Sec. 364.  Subtitle G— Sec. 371.  Sec. 372.  Sec. 373.  Sec. 374.  Sec. 375.  Sec. 376.  Sec. 377.  Sec. 378.  Sec. 379.  Sec. 380.  Sec. 381.  Sec. 382.  TITLE IV— Subtitle A— Sec. 401.  Sec. 402.  Sec. 403.  Subtitle B— Sec. 411.  Sec. 412.  Sec. 413.  Sec. 414.  Sec. 415.  Subtitle C— Sec. 421.  TITLE V— Subtitle A— Sec. 501.  Sec. 502.  Sec. 503.  Sec. 504.  Sec. 505.  Sec. 506.  Subtitle B— Sec. 511.  Sec. 512.  Sec. 513.  Sec. 514.  Sec. 515.  Sec. 516.  Sec. 517.  Sec. 518.  Sec. 519.  Subtitle C— Sec. 521.  Sec. 522.  Sec. 523.  Sec. 524.  Sec. 525.  Sec. 526.  Sec. 527.  Sec. 528.  Sec. 529.  Sec. 529A.  Sec. 529B.  Subtitle D— Part 1— Sec. 531.  Sec. 532.  Sec. 533.  Sec. 534.  Sec. 535.  Sec. 536.  Sec. 537.  Sec. 538.  Sec. 539.  Sec. 539A.  Sec. 539B.  Sec. 539C.  Part 2— Sec. 539D.  Sec. 539E.  Part 3— Sec. 539F.  Sec. 539G.  Subtitle E— Sec. 541.  Sec. 542.  Sec. 543.  Sec. 544.  Sec. 545.  Sec. 546.  Sec. 547.  Sec. 548.  Sec. 549.  Sec. 549A.  Sec. 549B.  Sec. 549C.  Sec. 549D.  Sec. 549E.  Sec. 549F.  Sec. 549G.  Sec. 549H.  Sec. 549I.  Sec. 549J.  Sec. 549K.  Sec. 549L.  Sec. 549M.  Sec. 549N.  Subtitle F— Sec. 551.  Sec. 552.  Sec. 553.  Sec. 554.  Sec. 555.  Sec. 556.  Sec. 557.  Sec. 558.  Sec. 559.  Sec. 559A.  Sec. 559B.  Sec. 559C.  Sec. 559D.  Sec. 559E.  Sec. 559F.  Sec. 559G.  Subtitle G— Sec. 561.  Sec. 562.  Sec. 563.  Sec. 564.  Sec. 565.  Sec. 566.  Sec. 567.  Sec. 568.  Sec. 569.  Sec. 569A.  Sec. 569B.  Subtitle H— Sec. 571.  Sec. 572.  Sec. 573.  Sec. 574.  Subtitle I— Sec. 581.  Sec. 582.  Sec. 583.  Sec. 584.  Sec. 585.  Sec. 586.  Sec. 587.  TITLE VI— Subtitle A— Sec. 601.  Sec. 602.  Sec. 603.  Sec. 604.  Sec. 605.  Sec. 606.  Sec. 607.  Sec. 608.  Sec. 609.  Subtitle B— Sec. 611.  Subtitle C— Sec. 621.  Sec. 622.  Sec. 623.  Sec. 624.  Sec. 625.  Sec. 626.  Subtitle D— Sec. 631.  Subtitle E— Sec. 641.  TITLE VII— Subtitle A— Sec. 701.  Sec. 702.  Sec. 703.  Sec. 704.  Sec. 705.  Sec. 706.  Sec. 707.  Subtitle B— Sec. 711.  Sec. 712.  Sec. 713.  Sec. 714.  Sec. 715.  Sec. 716.  Sec. 717.  Sec. 718.  Sec. 719.  Sec. 720.  Sec. 721.  Sec. 722.  Sec. 723.  Sec. 724.  Sec. 725.  Sec. 726.  Subtitle C— Sec. 731.  Sec. 732.  Sec. 733.  Sec. 734.  Sec. 735.  Sec. 736.  Sec. 737.  Sec. 738.  Sec. 739.  Sec. 740.  Sec. 741.  Sec. 742.  Sec. 743.  Sec. 744.  Sec. 745.  TITLE VIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 801.  Sec. 802.  Sec. 803.  Sec. 804.  Sec. 805.  Sec. 806.  Sec. 807.  Sec. 808.  Sec. 809.  Subtitle B— Sec. 811.  Sec. 812.  Sec. 813.  Sec. 814.  Sec. 815.  Sec. 816.  Sec. 817.  Subtitle C— Sec. 821.  Sec. 822.  Sec. 823.  Sec. 824.  Sec. 825.  Subtitle D— Sec. 831.  Sec. 832.  Sec. 833.  Sec. 834.  Sec. 835.  Sec. 836.  Subtitle E— Sec. 841.  Sec. 842.  Sec. 843.  Sec. 844.  Sec. 845.  Sec. 846.  Sec. 847.  Sec. 848.  Subtitle F— Sec. 851.  Sec. 852.  Sec. 853.  Sec. 854.  Sec. 855.  Sec. 856.  Sec. 857.  Subtitle G— Sec. 861.  Sec. 862.  Sec. 863.  Sec. 864.  Sec. 865.  Sec. 866.  Sec. 867.  Subtitle H— Sec. 871.  Sec. 872.  Sec. 873.  Sec. 874.  Sec. 875.  Sec. 876.  Sec. 877.  Sec. 878.  TITLE IX— Sec. 901.  Sec. 902.  Sec. 903.  Sec. 904.  Sec. 905.  Sec. 906.  Sec. 907.  Sec. 908.  Sec. 909.  Sec. 910.  Sec. 911.  Sec. 912.  Sec. 913.  TITLE X— Subtitle A— Sec. 1001.  Sec. 1002.  Sec. 1003.  Sec. 1004.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1007.  Sec. 1008.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1011.  Sec. 1012.  Sec. 1013.  Sec. 1014.  Sec. 1015.  Sec. 1016.  Sec. 1017.  Sec. 1018.  Sec. 1019.  Sec. 1020.  Sec. 1021.  Sec. 1022.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1031.  Sec. 1032.  Sec. 1033.  Sec. 1034.  Sec. 1035.  Sec. 1036.  Subtitle E— Sec. 1041.  Sec. 1042.  Sec. 1043.  Sec. 1044.  Sec. 1045.  Sec. 1046.  Sec. 1047.  Sec. 1048.  Sec. 1049.  Sec. 1050.  Sec. 1051.  Sec. 1052.  Sec. 1053.  Subtitle F— Sec. 1061.  Sec. 1062.  Sec. 1063.  Sec. 1064.  Sec. 1065.  Sec. 1066.  Sec. 1067.  Sec. 1068.  Sec. 1069.  Sec. 1070.  Sec. 1071.  Sec. 1072.  Sec. 1073.  Sec. 1074.  Sec. 1075.  Sec. 1076.  Sec. 1077.  Sec. 1078.  Subtitle G— Sec. 1081.  Sec. 1082.  Sec. 1083.  Sec. 1084.  Sec. 1085.  Sec. 1086.  Sec. 1087.  Sec. 1088.  Sec. 1089.  Sec. 1090.  Sec. 1091.  Sec. 1092.  Sec. 1093.  Sec. 1094.  Sec. 1095.  TITLE XI— Sec. 1101.  Sec. 1102.  Sec. 1103.  Sec. 1104.  Sec. 1105.  Sec. 1106.  Sec. 1107.  Sec. 1108.  Sec. 1109.  Sec. 1110.  Sec. 1111.  Sec. 1112.  Sec. 1113.  Sec. 1114.  Sec. 1115.  Sec. 1116.  Sec. 1117.  Sec. 1118.  TITLE XII— Subtitle A— Sec. 1201.  Sec. 1202.  Sec. 1203.  Sec. 1204.  Sec. 1205.  Sec. 1206.  Sec. 1207.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1211.  Sec. 1212.  Sec. 1213.  Sec. 1214.  Sec. 1215.  Sec. 1216.  Sec. 1217.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1221.  Sec. 1222.  Sec. 1223.  Sec. 1224.  Sec. 1225.  Sec. 1226.  Sec. 1227.  Sec. 1228.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1231.  Sec. 1232.  Sec. 1233.  Sec. 1234.  Sec. 1235.  Subtitle E— Sec. 1241.  Sec. 1242.  Sec. 1243.  Sec. 1244.  Sec. 1245.  Sec. 1246.  Sec. 1247.  Sec. 1248.  Sec. 1249.  Sec. 1250.  Sec. 1251.  Sec. 1252.  TITLE XIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 1301.  Sec. 1302.  Sec. 1303.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1311.  Sec. 1312.  Sec. 1313.  Sec. 1314.  Sec. 1315.  Sec. 1316.  Sec. 1317.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1321.  Sec. 1322.  Sec. 1323.  Sec. 1324.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1331.  Sec. 1332.  Sec. 1333.  Sec. 1334.  Sec. 1335.  Sec. 1336.  Sec. 1337.  Sec. 1338.  Sec. 1339.  Sec. 1340.  Sec. 1341.  TITLE XIV— Subtitle A— Sec. 1401.  Sec. 1402.  Sec. 1403.  Sec. 1404.  Sec. 1405.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1411.  Sec. 1412.  Sec. 1413.  Sec. 1414.  TITLE XV— Subtitle A— Sec. 1501.  Sec. 1502.  Sec. 1503.  Sec. 1504.   Sec. 1505.  Sec. 1506.  Sec. 1507.  Sec. 1508.  Sec. 1509.  Sec. 1510.  Sec. 1511.  Sec. 1512.  Sec. 1513.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1521.  Sec. 1522.  Sec. 1523.  Sec. 1524.  Sec. 1525.  Sec. 1526.  Sec. 1527.  Sec. 1528.  Sec. 1529.  Sec. 1530.  Sec. 1531.  Sec. 1532.  Sec. 1533.  Sec. 1534.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1541.  Sec. 1542.  Sec. 1543.  Sec. 1544.  Sec. 1545.  Sec. 1546.  Sec. 1547.  Sec. 1548.  Sec. 1549.  Sec. 1550.  Sec. 1551.  Sec. 1552.  TITLE XVI— Subtitle A— Sec. 1601.  Sec. 1602.  Sec. 1603.  Sec. 1604.  Sec. 1605.  Sec. 1606.  Sec. 1607.  Sec. 1608.  Sec. 1609.  Sec. 1610.  Sec. 1611.  Sec. 1612.  Sec. 1613.  Sec. 1614.  Sec. 1615.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1621.  Sec. 1622.  Sec. 1623.  Sec. 1624.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1631.  Sec. 1632.  Sec. 1633.  Sec. 1634.  Sec. 1635.  Sec. 1636.  Sec. 1637.  Sec. 1638.  Sec. 1639.  Sec. 1640.  Sec. 1641.  Sec. 1642.  Sec. 1643.  Sec. 1644.  Sec. 1645.  Sec. 1646.  Sec. 1647.  Sec. 1648.  Sec. 1649.  Sec. 1650.  Sec. 1651.  Sec. 1652.  Sec. 1653.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1661.  Sec. 1662.  Sec. 1663.  Sec. 1664.  Sec. 1665.  Sec. 1666.  Sec. 1667.  Sec. 1668.  Sec. 1669.  Sec. 1670.  Sec. 1671.  Sec. 1672.  Sec. 1673.  Sec. 1674.  Sec. 1675.  Subtitle E— Sec. 1681.  Sec. 1682.  Sec. 1683.  Sec. 1684.  Sec. 1685.  Sec. 1686.  Sec. 1687.  TITLE XVII— Sec. 1701.  Sec. 1702.  DIVISION B— Sec. 2001.  Sec. 2002.  Sec. 2003.  TITLE XXI— Sec. 2101.  Sec. 2102.  Sec. 2103.  Sec. 2104.  Sec. 2105.  Sec. 2106.  Sec. 2107.  TITLE XXII— Sec. 2201.  Sec. 2202.  Sec. 2203.  TITLE XXIII— Sec. 2301.  Sec. 2302.  Sec. 2303.  Sec. 2304.  Sec. 2305.  TITLE XXIV— Sec. 2401.  Sec. 2402.  Sec. 2403.  Sec. 2404.  TITLE XXV— Subtitle A— Sec. 2501.  Sec. 2502.  Subtitle B— Sec. 2511.  Sec. 2512.  TITLE XXVI— Sec. 2601.  Sec. 2602.  Sec. 2603.  Sec. 2604.  Sec. 2605.  Sec. 2606.  TITLE XXVII— Sec. 2701.  Sec. 2702.  Sec. 2703.  TITLE XXVIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 2801.  Sec. 2802.  Sec. 2803.  Sec. 2804.  Sec. 2805.  Sec. 2806.  Subtitle B— Sec. 2811.  Sec. 2812.  Sec. 2813.  Sec. 2814.  Sec. 2815.  Sec. 2816.  Subtitle C— Sec. 2821.  Sec. 2822.  Subtitle D— Sec. 2831.  Sec. 2832.  Sec. 2833.  Sec. 2834.  Subtitle E— Sec. 2841.  Sec. 2842.  Sec. 2843.  Sec. 2844.  Subtitle F— Sec. 2851.  Sec. 2852.  Sec. 2853.  Sec. 2854.  Sec. 2855.  Sec. 2856.  Sec. 2857.  Subtitle G— Sec. 2861.  Sec. 2862.  Subtitle H— Sec. 2871.  Sec. 2872.  Sec. 2873.  Subtitle I— Sec. 2881.  Sec. 2882.  DIVISION C— TITLE XXXI— Subtitle A— Sec. 3101.  Sec. 3102.  Sec. 3103.  Sec. 3104.  Subtitle B— Sec. 3111.  Sec. 3112.  Sec. 3113.  Sec. 3114.  Sec. 3115.  Sec. 3116.  Sec. 3117.  Sec. 3118.  Sec. 3119.  Sec. 3120.  Sec. 3121.  Subtitle C— Sec. 3131.  Sec. 3132.  Sec. 3133.  Sec. 3134.  Sec. 3135.  Sec. 3136.  Sec. 3137.  Sec. 3138.  Sec. 3139.  Sec. 3140.  Sec. 3141.  TITLE XXXII— Sec. 3201.  Sec. 3202.  TITLE XXXIV— Sec. 3401.  TITLE XXXV— Subtitle A— Sec. 3501.  Subtitle B— Sec. 3511.  Sec. 3512.  Sec. 3513.  Sec. 3514.  Sec. 3515.  Sec. 3516.  Sec. 3517.  Sec. 3518.  DIVISION D— Sec. 4001.  TITLE XLI— Sec. 4101.  TITLE XLII— Sec. 4201.  TITLE XLIII— Sec. 4301.  TITLE XLIV— Sec. 4401.  TITLE XLV— Sec. 4501.  TITLE XLVI— Sec. 4601.  TITLE XLVII— Sec. 4701.  DIVISION E— Sec. 5001.  Sec. 5002.  TITLE LI— Sec. 5101.  Sec. 5102.  Sec. 5103.  Sec. 5104.  Sec. 5105.  Sec. 5106.  Sec. 5107.  Sec. 5108.  Sec. 5109.  Sec. 5110.  Sec. 5111.  Sec. 5112.  Sec. 5113.  Sec. 5114.  TITLE LII— Sec. 5201.  Sec. 5202.  Sec. 5203.  Sec. 5204.  Sec. 5205.  Sec. 5206.  Sec. 5207.  Sec. 5208.  Sec. 5209.  Sec. 5210.  Sec. 5211.  Sec. 5212.  Sec. 5213.  Sec. 5214.  TITLE LIII— Sec. 5301.  Sec. 5302.  Sec. 5303.  Sec. 5304.  Sec. 5305.  Sec. 5306.  Sec. 5307.  Sec. 5308.  Sec. 5309.  Sec. 5310.  Sec. 5311.  Sec. 5312.  Sec. 5313.  Sec. 5314.  Sec. 5315.  Sec. 5316.  Sec. 5317.  Sec. 5318.  Sec. 5319.  Sec. 5320.  Sec. 5321.  Sec. 5322.  Sec. 5323.  Sec. 5324.  Sec. 5325.  TITLE LIV— Sec. 5401.  Sec. 5402.  Sec. 5403.  Sec. 5404.  Sec. 5405.  Sec. 5406.  Sec. 5407.  Sec. 5408.  TITLE LV— Sec. 5501.  Sec. 5502.  Sec. 5503.  Sec. 5504.  TITLE LVI— Sec. 5601.  Sec. 5602.  Sec. 5603.  Sec. 5604.  Sec. 5605.  Sec. 5606.  Sec. 5607.  TITLE LVII— Sec. 5701.  Sec. 5702.  Sec. 5703.  Sec. 5704.  DIVISION F— TITLE LXI— Sec. 6101.  Sec. 6102.  Sec. 6103.  Sec. 6104.  Sec. 6105.  Sec. 6106.  Sec. 6107.  TITLE LXII— Sec. 6201.  Sec. 6202.  Sec. 6203.  Sec. 6204.  Sec. 6205.  Sec. 6206.  Sec. 6207.  TITLE LXIII— Sec. 6301.  Sec. 6302.  Sec. 6303.  Sec. 6304.  Sec. 6305.  Sec. 6306.  Sec. 6307.  TITLE LXIV— Subtitle A— Sec. 6401.  Sec. 6402.  Sec. 6403.  Sec. 6404.  Sec. 6405.  Sec. 6406.  Sec. 6407.  Sec. 6408.  Sec. 6409.  Sec. 6410.  Subtitle B— Sec. 6411.  Sec. 6412.  Sec. 6413.  Sec. 6414.  Sec. 6415.  Sec. 6416.  Sec. 6417.  Sec. 6418.  Sec. 6419.  Sec. 6420.  Sec. 6421.  Sec. 6422.  Sec. 6423.  TITLE LXV— Sec. 6501.  Sec. 6502.  Sec. 6503.  Sec. 6504.  Sec. 6505.  Sec. 6506.  Sec. 6507.  Sec. 6508.  Sec. 6509.  Sec. 6510.  Sec. 6511.  TITLE LXVI— Sec. 6601.  Sec. 6602.  Sec. 6603.  Sec. 6604.  Sec. 6605.  Sec. 6606.  Sec. 6607.  Sec. 6608.  Sec. 6609.  Sec. 6610. 
SEC. 3.

10 USC 101 note.

Definition.

CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES.  In this Act, the term “congressional defense committees” has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT.  The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled “Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation” for this Act, jointly submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairmen of the House and Senate Budget Committees, 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 Houses.
SEC. 5. EXPLANATORY STATEMENT.  The explanatory statement regarding this Act, printed in the House section of the Congressional Record on or about December 8, 2021, by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, shall have the same effect with respect to the implementation of this Act as if it were a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference.
DIVISION A—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>PROCUREMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Authorization of Appropriations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 101. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Army Programs</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 111. </designator> <label>Modification of deployment by the Army of interim cruise missile defense capability.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 112. </designator> <label>Multiyear procurement authority for AH–64E Apache helicopters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 113. </designator> <label>Multiyear procurement authority for UH–60M and HH–60M Black Hawk helicopters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 114. </designator> <label>Continuation of Soldier Enhancement Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 115. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds pending report on the Integrated Visual Augmentation System.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 116. </designator> <label>Strategy and authority for the procurement of components for the next generation squad weapon.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Navy Programs</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 121. </designator> <label>Extension of procurement authority for certain amphibious shipbuilding programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 122. </designator> <label>Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy port waterborne security barriers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 123. </designator> <label>Extension of report on Littoral Combat Ship mission packages.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 124. </designator> <label>Incorporation of advanced degaussing systems into Arleigh Burke class destroyers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 125. </designator> <label>Report on the potential benefits of a multiyear contract for the procurement of Flight III Arleigh Burke class destroyers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 126. </designator> <label>Acquisition, modernization, and sustainment plan for carrier air wings.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 127. </designator> <label>Report on material readiness of Virginia class submarines of the Navy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Air Force Programs</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 131. </designator> <label>Extension of inventory requirement for Air Force fighter aircraft.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1566">135 STAT. 1566</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 132. </designator> <label>Contract for logistics support for VC–25B aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 133. </designator> <label>Prohibition on certain reductions to B–1 bomber aircraft squadrons.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 134. </designator> <label>Prohibition on use of funds for retirement of A–10 aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 135. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for the B–52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 136. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds pending information on bridge tanker aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 137. </designator> <label>Inventory requirements and limitations relating to certain air refueling tanker aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 138. </designator> <label>Minimum inventory of tactical airlift aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 139. </designator> <label>Report relating to reduction of total number of tactical airlift aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 141. </designator> <label>Implementation of affordability, operational, and sustainment cost constraints for the F–35 aircraft program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 142. </designator> <label>Transfer of F–35 program responsibilities from the F–35 Joint Program Office to the Department of the Air Force and the Department of the Navy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 143. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for air-based and space-based ground moving target indicator capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 144. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for procurement of aircraft systems for the armed overwatch program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 145. </designator> <label>Analysis of certain radar investment options.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 146. </designator> <label>Review and briefing on fielded major weapon systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 147. </designator> <label>Reports on exercise of waiver authority with respect to certain aircraft ejection seats.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d39579e5552" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section id="d39579e5557" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stA/s101" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 for procurement for the Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps, the Air Force and the Space Force, and Defense-wide activities, as specified in the funding table in section 4101.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e5565" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Army Programs</heading> <section id="d39579e5570" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s111" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="111">SEC. 111. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF DEPLOYMENT BY THE ARMY OF INTERIM CRUISE MISSILE DEFENSE CAPABILITY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x762580c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 112(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1660">132 Stat. 1660</ref>), as amended by section 111(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762580c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3423">134 Stat. 3423</ref>.</p></sidenote> is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762580c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s111/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762580c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall deploy the capability as follows:</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall deploy two batteries of the capability by not later than September 30, 2020.</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762580c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s111/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762580c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s111/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the paragraph heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">deadlines</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">deadline</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762580c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s111/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>deadlines</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>deadline</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762580c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s111/2/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (F), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762580c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s111/2/D" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (G); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762580ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s111/2/E" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (H) as subparagraph (G); and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762580cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s111/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762580cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>deadlines specified in paragraph (1):</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1567">135 STAT. 1567</page> the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>deadline specified in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that sufficient funds have not been appropriated to enable the Secretary to meet such deadline.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e5687" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s112" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="112">SEC. 112. </num><heading>MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR AH–64E APACHE HELICOPTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762580cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s112/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762580ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Multiyear Procurement</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306b">section 2306b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of the Army may enter into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2022 program year, for the procurement of AH–64E Apache helicopters.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762580cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s112/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Condition for Out-year Contract Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2022 is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such later fiscal year.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e5717" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s113" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="113">SEC. 113. </num><heading>MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR UH–60M AND HH–60M BLACK HAWK HELICOPTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7625a7e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s113/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7625a7e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Multiyear Procurement</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306b">section 2306b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of the Army may enter into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2022 program year, for the procurement of UH–60M and HH–60M Black Hawk helicopters.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7625a7e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s113/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Condition for Out-year Contract Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2022 is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such later fiscal year.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e5747" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s114" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="114">SEC. 114. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7625a7e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7532">10 USC 7532 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>CONTINUATION OF SOLDIER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7625f604-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s114/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to Continue Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology in accordance with subsection (b), shall continue to carry out the Soldier Enhancement Program established pursuant to section 203 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (<ref href="/us/pl/101/189">Public Law 101–189</ref>; 103 Sat. 1394).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7625f605-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s114/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7625f606-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Responsible Official</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army shall designate the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology as the official in the Department of the Army with principal responsibility for the management of the Soldier Enhancement Program under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7625f607-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s114/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the Soldier Enhancement Program shall include the identification, research, development, test, and evaluation of commercially available off-the-shelf items (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s104">section 104 of title 41, United States Code</ref>) and software applications to accelerate the efforts of the Army to integrate, modernize, and enhance weapons and equipment for use by Army soldiers, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7625f608-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s114/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>lighter, more lethal weapons; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7625f609-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s114/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>support equipment, including lighter, more comfortable load-bearing equipment, field gear, combat clothing, survivability items, communications equipment, navigational aids, night vision devices, tactical power, sensors, and lasers.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1568">135 STAT. 1568</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e5809" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="115">SEC. 115. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING REPORT ON THE INTEGRATED VISUAL AUGMENTATION SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7626924a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7626924b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Army for procurement for the Integrated Visual Augmentation System, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional defense committees the report required under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7626924c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7626924d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date specified in paragraph (3), the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Integrated Visual Augmentation System of the Army.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7626924e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7626924f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76269250-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76269251-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>A certification from the Secretary of the Army that the Integrated Visual Augmentation System is sufficiently reliable to meet operational needs for mean time between failure to support planned operational mission profiles.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76269252-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76269253-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>A certification from the Secretary of the Army that the tactical network is sufficiently suitable and reliable to support the operational employment of the System, including the System’s ability to integrate into command networks.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76269254-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C)</num><clause class="inline" id="y76269255-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/2/C/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76269256-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>A certification from the Secretary of the Army that the duration of the System’s battery power is suitable and reliable enough to meet planned operational mission requirements.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76269257-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>A plan to ensure the battery management of the System meets such requirements.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76269258-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A plan to enable the System to display position location and identification information for adjacent units, non-System-equipped platforms, and soldiers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76269259-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>A plan, including critical milestones, to achieve certified three-dimensional geospatial data within the System for dynamic and precision targeting.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7626925a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>A basis-of-issue plan based on lessons from the developmental and operational testing of the System.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7626925b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>A plan for iterative improvements to sensors, software, and form factor throughout production and procurement of the System.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7626925c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Any other matters that the Secretary considers relevant to the full understanding of the status of and plan for the System.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7626925d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7626925e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date specified</inline>.—</heading><content>The date specified in this paragraph is a date selected by the Secretary of the Army that is not later than 60 days after the date on which initial operational testing of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System of the Army has been completed.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7626925f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s115/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76269260-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary of the Army submits the report required under subsection (b), the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of the validity, reliability, and objectivity of the report with respect to each element described in subsection (b)(2).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1569">135 STAT. 1569</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e5941" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="116">SEC. 116. </num><heading>STRATEGY AND AUTHORITY FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF COMPONENTS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION SQUAD WEAPON.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76272ea1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Army shall develop and implement a competitive procurement strategy to identify, test, qualify, and procure components and accessories for the next generation squad weapon of the Army, including magazines, that are capable of improving the performance of such weapon, with an emphasis on the procurement of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272ea2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>commercially available off-the-shelf items;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272ea3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>nondevelopmental items; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272ea4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>components and accessories previously developed by the Army that may be used for such weapon.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76272ea5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Market Survey</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon receipt of the initial operational test and evaluation report for the next generation squad weapon, the Secretary of the Army shall initiate a market survey to identify components and accessories for the weapon that meet the criteria described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76272ea6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>After completing the market survey under subsection (b), the Secretary of the Army may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of components and accessories for the next generation squad weapon that meet the criteria described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76272ea7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76272ea8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after receiving the initial operational test and evaluation report for the next generation squad weapon, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272ea9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76272eaa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the competitive acquisition strategy developed under subsection (a), including timelines for the fielding of components and accessories for such weapon that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272eab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>are commercially available off-the-shelf items or nondevelopmental items; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272eac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>are capable of improving the performance of such weapon;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272ead-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76272eae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>an assessment of the mean rounds between stoppage and mean rounds between failure of the next generation squad weapon, including a comparison of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272eaf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the mean rounds between stoppage and mean rounds between failure of such weapon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272eb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the mean rounds between stoppage and mean rounds between failure of currently fielded weapons;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272eb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an explanation of whether any items identified in the market survey conducted under subsection (b) demonstrate the ability to increase the mean rounds between stoppage or the mean rounds between failure of the next generation squad weapon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272eb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76272eb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>a plan to increase the mean rounds between stoppage and mean rounds between failure of the next generation squad weapon.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76272eb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272eb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>commercially available off-the-shelf items</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s104">section 104 of title 41, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76272eb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stB/s116/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>nondevelopmental items</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s110">section 110 of title 41, United States Code</ref>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1570">135 STAT. 1570</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e6079" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Navy Programs</heading> <section id="d39579e6084" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s121" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="121">SEC. 121. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN AMPHIBIOUS SHIPBUILDING PROGRAMS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 124(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762755c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3426">134 Stat. 3426</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2021 and 2022</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e6109" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s122" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="122">SEC. 122. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR NAVY PORT WATERBORNE SECURITY BARRIERS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 130(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1665">132 Stat. 1665</ref>), as most recently amended by section 127 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762755c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3429">134 Stat. 3429</ref>.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for fiscal years 2019, 2020, or 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for fiscal years 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e6138" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s123" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="123">SEC. 123. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF REPORT ON LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP MISSION PACKAGES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 123(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2030">130 Stat. 2030</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2027</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e6160" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s124" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="124">SEC. 124. </num><heading>INCORPORATION OF ADVANCED DEGAUSSING SYSTEMS INTO ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DESTROYERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76277cd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s124/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that an advanced degaussing system is incorporated into any Arleigh Burke class destroyer procured in fiscal year 2025 or any subsequent fiscal year pursuant to a covered contract.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76277cda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s124/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Contract Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered contract</term>” means an annual or multiyear contract for the procurement of an Arleigh Burke class destroyer that is entered into by the Secretary of the Navy on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e6184" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="125">SEC. 125. </num><heading>REPORT ON THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF A MULTIYEAR CONTRACT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF FLIGHT III ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DESTROYERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7627f20b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7627f20c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2022, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the potential benefits of a multiyear contract for the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 for the procurement of Flight III Arleigh Burke class destroyers in the quantities specified in subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7627f20d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include preliminary findings, and the basis for such findings, of the Secretary with respect to whether—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7627f20e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the use of a contract described in such subsection could result in significant savings compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying out the program through annual contracts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7627f20f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the minimum need for the destroyers described in such subsection to be purchased is expected to remain substantially unchanged during the contemplated contract period in terms of production rate, procurement rate, and total quantities;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1571">135 STAT. 1571</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7627f210-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>there is a reasonable expectation that throughout the contemplated contract period the Secretary of Defense will request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid contract cancellation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7627f211-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>there is a stable design for the destroyers to be acquired and that the technical risks associated with such property are not excessive;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7627f212-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the estimates of both the cost of the contract and the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a multiyear contract are realistic;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7627f213-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the use of such a contract will promote the national security of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7627f214-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>a decision not to use such a contract will affect the industrial base and, if so, the nature of such effects.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7627f215-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation by Quantity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall evaluate the potential of procuring each of the following quantities of Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers over the period described in such subsection:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7627f216-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>10.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7627f217-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>12.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7627f218-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>15.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76281929-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s125/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any other quantities the Secretary of the Navy considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e6278" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="126">SEC. 126. </num><heading>ACQUISITION, MODERNIZATION, AND SUSTAINMENT PLAN FOR CARRIER AIR WINGS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76288e5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76288e5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76288e5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2022, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a 15-year acquisition, modernization, and sustainment plan for the carrier air wings of the Navy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76288e5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76288e5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y76288e5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76288e60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of whether and to what extent the capabilities, capacity, and composition of the carrier air wings in existence as of the date of plan meet the requirements of the National Defense Strategy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76288e61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a plan to address any known shortfalls of such carrier wings, including shortfalls with respect to aerial refueling aircraft capacity and strike-fighter combat radius.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76288e62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76288e63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Risk assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An operational risk assessment and risk mitigation plan regarding the nine carrier air wings that, as of the date of the plan, support combatant commander steady-state peacetime and potential major contingency requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76288e64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An explanation of when the Secretary of the Navy will field a minimum of 10 carrier air wings in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8062/e">section 8062(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76288e65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification and explanation of the role of autonomous and remotely-piloted aircraft, including the MQ–25 aircraft, and other potential capabilities and platforms planned to be fielded in future carrier air wings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76288e66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A detailed deck and hangar space plan that supports realistic peacetime steady-state or contingency surge level fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft preparation activities, flight operations, and onboard unit-level maintenance, repair, and sustainment activities for future carrier air wings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76288e67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>An appropriate modernization plan to maximize operational use of platforms in existence as of the date of the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1572">135 STAT. 1572</page> plan, particularly the EA–18G aircraft and the E–2D aircraft, by leveraging available technologies such as Next Generation Jammer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76288e68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>An identification of the logistics supply chain support and modernization plan required during peacetime steady-state and contingency operations for future carrier air wings, particularly as it relates to implementing the organic C–130 and C–40 logistics tethering strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76288e69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s126/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>A detailed explanation for the Secretary of the Navy’s decision to modify carrier air wing composition to one squadron of 14 F–35C aircraft instead of the originally planned two squadrons of 10 F–35C aircraft.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e6370" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s127" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="127">SEC. 127. </num><heading>REPORT ON MATERIAL READINESS OF VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINES OF THE NAVY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7628dc8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s127/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the material readiness of the Virginia class submarines.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7628dc8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s127/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7628dc8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s127/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7628dc8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the number of components and parts that have required replacement prior to the end of their estimated useful life or scheduled replacement timeline, including efforts to increase the reliability of “life of ship” components.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7628dc8e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s127/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7628dc8f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7628dc90-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the extent to which part and material shortages have impacted deployment and maintenance availability schedules, including an estimate of the number of active part cannibalizations or other actions taken to mitigate those impacts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7628dc91-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s127/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An identification of the planned lead time to obtain key material for Virginia class submarines from shipbuilders and vendors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7628dc92-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s127/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of the actual lead time to obtain such material from shipbuilders and vendors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7628dc93-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s127/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An identification of the cost increases of key components and parts for new construction and maintenance availabilities above planned material costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7628dc94-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s127/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7628dc95-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of potential courses of action to improve the material readiness of the Virginia class submarines, including efforts to align new construction shipyards with maintenance shipyards and Naval Sea Systems Command to increase predictability of materials and purchasing power.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7628dc96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s127/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7628dc97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7628dc98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such recommendations as the Secretary may have for legislative changes, authorities, realignments, and administrative actions, including reforms of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, to improve the material readiness of the Virginia class submarines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762903a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stC/s127/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Such other elements as the Secretary considers appropriate.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1573">135 STAT. 1573</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e6455" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Air Force Programs</heading> <section id="d39579e6460" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s131" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="131">SEC. 131. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF INVENTORY REQUIREMENT FOR AIR FORCE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76292aba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s131/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Inventory Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9062/i/1">Section 9062(i)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2026</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762951cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s131/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports on Retirement of Air Force Fighter Aircraft</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 131 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1314">131 Stat. 1314</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9062">10 U.S.C. 9062 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762951cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s131/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (b) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762978dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Retirement of Aircraft</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762978de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762978df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762978e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning with fiscal year 2023, for any fiscal year in which the Secretary of the Air Force expects the total aircraft inventory of fighter aircraft of the Air Force or the total primary mission aircraft inventory of fighter aircraft of the Air Force to decrease below the levels specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9062/i/1">section 9062(i)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762978e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762978e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed rationale for the retirement of existing fighter aircraft and a detailed operational analysis of the portfolio of capabilities of the Air Force that demonstrates performance of the designated mission at an equal or greater level of effectiveness as the retiring aircraft.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762978e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>An assessment of the implications for the Air Force, the Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve of the force mix ratio of fighter aircraft and how existing aircraft inventory levels and unit personnel levels for the active and reserve components are proposed to change during the fiscal year in which fighter aircraft will be retired.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762978e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>A detailed assessment of the current operational risk and the operational risk that will be incurred for meeting—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y762978e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the requirements of the National Defense Strategy and combatant commanders; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y762978e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>operational plans for major contingency operations and steady-state or rotational operations.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762978e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Such other matters relating to the retirement of fighter aircraft as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762978e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing of report</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be included in the materials submitted in support of the budget of the President (as submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>) for the fiscal year in which applicable decrease in fighter aircraft inventory levels is expected to occur.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762978e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s131/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762978ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s131/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (d) as subsection (c).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e6609" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s132" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="132">SEC. 132. </num><heading>CONTRACT FOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT FOR VC–25B AIRCRAFT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76299ffb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 143 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1668">132 Stat. 1668</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1574">135 STAT. 1574</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76299ffc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s132/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, unless otherwise approved in accordance with established procedures</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76299ffd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s132/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>logistics support contract</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e6645" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s133" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="133">SEC. 133. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS TO B–1 BOMBER AIRCRAFT SQUADRONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7629ee1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s133/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the covered period, the Secretary of the Air Force may not—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7629ee1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s133/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>modify the designed operational capability statement for any B–1 bomber aircraft squadron, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, in a manner that would reduce the capabilities of such a squadron below the levels specified in such statement as in effect on such date; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7629ee20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s133/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>reduce, below the levels in effect on such date of enactment, the number of personnel assigned to units responsible for the operation and maintenance of B–1 aircraft if such reduction would affect the ability of such units to meet the capability described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7629ee21-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s133/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual unit for which the Secretary of the Air Force has commenced the process of <amendingAction type="substitute">replacing</amendingAction> B–1 bomber aircraft with B–21 bomber aircraft.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7629ee22-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s133/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7629ee23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s133/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered period</term>” means the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on September 30, 2023.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7629ee24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s133/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>designed operational capability statement</term>” has the meaning given that term in Air Force Instruction 10–201.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e6701" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s134" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="134">SEC. 134. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT OF A–10 AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762a1535-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s134/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding sections 134 and 135 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2037">130 Stat. 2037</ref>), and except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2022 for the Air Force may be obligated to retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status any A–10 aircraft.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762a1536-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s134/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762a1537-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s134/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762a1538-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The limitation under subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual A–10 aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a case-by-case basis, to be no longer mission capable because of a Class A mishap.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762a1539-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s134/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification required</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines under paragraph (1) that an aircraft is no longer mission capable, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that the status of such aircraft is due to a Class A mishap and not due to lack of maintenance or repairs or other reasons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762a3c4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s134/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification additional</inline>.—</heading><content>Any certification submitted under paragraph (2) shall be in addition to the notification and certification required by section 135(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2039">130 Stat. 2039</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1575">135 STAT. 1575</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e6770" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s135" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="135">SEC. 135. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE B–52 COMMERCIAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762ab17b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s135/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762ab17c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762ab17d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the research and development, design, procurement, or advanced procurement of materials for the B–52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees the report described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2432">section 2432 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, for the most recently concluded fiscal quarter for the B–52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program in accordance with subsection (b)(1).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762ab17e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s135/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ab17f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s135/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of baseline estimate</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall deem the Baseline Estimate for the B–52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program for fiscal year 2020 as the original Baseline Estimate for the Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ab180-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s135/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Unit cost reports and critical cost growth</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ab181-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s135/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall carry out sections 2433 and 2433a of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, with respect to the B–52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, as if the Department had submitted a Selected Acquisition Report for the Program that included the Baseline Estimate for the Program for fiscal year 2020 as the original Baseline Estimate, except that the Secretary shall not carry out subparagraph (B) or subparagraph (C) of section 2433a(c)(1) of such title with respect to the Program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762affa2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s135/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>In carrying out the review required by section 2433a of such title, the Secretary shall not enter into a transaction under section 2371 or 2371b of such title, exercise an option under such a transaction, or otherwise extend such a transaction with respect to the B–52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program except to the extent determined necessary by the milestone decision authority, on a non-delegable basis, to ensure that the program can be restructured as intended by the Secretary without unnecessarily wasting resources.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762affa3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s135/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762affa4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s135/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>Baseline Estimate</term>” has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2433/a/2">section 2433(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762affa5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s135/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>milestone decision authority</term>” has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2366b/g/3">section 2366b(g)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762affa6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s135/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>original Baseline Estimate</term>” has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2435/d/1">section 2435(d)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762affa7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s135/c/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>Selected Acquisition Report</term>” means a Selected Acquisition Report submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2432">section 2432 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e6877" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s136" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="136">SEC. 136. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING INFORMATION ON BRIDGE TANKER AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762b4dc8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s136/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762b4dc9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for travel expenses, <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1576">135 STAT. 1576</page> not more than thirty-five percent may be obligated or expended until—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762b4dca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s136/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff submits to the congressional defense committees a report outlining the requirements for the bridge tanker aircraft; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762b4dcb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s136/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the Secretary of the Air Force submits to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762b4dcc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s136/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762b4dcd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Acquisition strategy.</p></sidenote><content>a report detailing the acquisition strategy for the bridge tanker aircraft;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762b4dce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s136/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762b4dcf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>a certification identifying the amount of funds required for the acquisition of the bridge tanker aircraft; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762b4dd0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s136/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762b4dd1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>a plan for the development of the advanced aerial refueling tanker aircraft (commonly referred to as the “KC–Z”).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762b4dd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s136/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Bridge Tanker Aircraft Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>bridge tanker aircraft</term>” means the follow-on tanker aircraft (commonly referred to as the “KC–Y”).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e6941" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s137" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="137">SEC. 137. </num><heading>INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS RELATING TO CERTAIN AIR REFUELING TANKER AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762bc303-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s137/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Minimum Inventory Requirements for KC–10A Aircraft</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 135 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762bc304-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3431">134 Stat. 3431</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762bc305-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s137/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762bc306-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s137/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (b) through (e), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762bc307-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s137/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (b), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (e)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762bc308-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s137/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (d), as so redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762bea19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762bea1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The requirement in subsection (b) shall not apply to an aircraft otherwise required to be maintained by that subsection if the Secretary of the Air Force—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762bea1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762bea1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>at any time during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on October 1, 2023, determines, on a case-by-case basis, that such aircraft is no longer mission capable due to mishap or other damage, or being uneconomical to repair; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762bea1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762bea1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762bea1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>during fiscal year 2023, certifies in writing to the congressional defense committees, not later than 30 days before the date of divestment of such aircraft, that the Air Force can meet combatant command tanker aircraft requirements by leveraging Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve capacity with increased Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) Man-day Tours to the reserve force.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762bea20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s137/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Retirement of KC–135 Aircraft</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762bea21-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s137/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762bea22-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 135 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) and except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Air Force may not retire more than 18 KC–135 aircraft during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on October 1, 2023.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762bea23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s137/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762bea24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The limitation in paragraph (1) shall not apply to individual KC–135 aircraft that the Secretary of the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1577">135 STAT. 1577</page> Air Force determines, on a case-by-case basis, to be no longer mission capable because of mishaps, other damage, or being uneconomical to repair.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762bea25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s137/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Reduction of KC–135 Aircraft in PMAI of the Reserve Components</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to reduce the number of KC–135 aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory within the reserve components of the Air Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762bea26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s137/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Primary Mission Aircraft Inventory Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>primary mission aircraft inventory</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9062/i/2/B">section 9062(i)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e7101" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s138" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="138">SEC. 138. </num><heading>MINIMUM INVENTORY OF TACTICAL AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762c3847-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s138/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Inventory Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>During the covered period, the Secretary of the Air Force shall maintain a total inventory of tactical airlift aircraft of not less than 279 aircraft.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762c3848-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s138/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762c3849-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may reduce the number of tactical airlift aircraft in the Air Force below the minimum number specified in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines, on a case-by-case basis, that an aircraft is no longer mission capable because of a mishap or other damage.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762c384a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s138/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Period Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered period</term>” means the period—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762c384b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s138/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>beginning on October 1, 2021; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762c384c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s138/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>ending on the later of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762c384d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s138/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>October 1, 2022; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762c384e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s138/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the date of the enactment of the next National Defense Authorization Act enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e7156" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s139" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="139">SEC. 139. </num><heading>REPORT RELATING TO REDUCTION OF TOTAL NUMBER OF TACTICAL AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762c866f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s139/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762c8670-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on any plans of the Air Force to reduce the total number of tactical airlift aircraft in the inventory of the Air Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762c8671-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s139/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to any plan of the Air Force to reduce the total number of tactical airlift aircraft—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762c8672-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s139/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the justification for such reduction;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762c8673-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s139/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an explanation of whether and to what extent domestic operations was considered as part of such justification;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762c8674-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s139/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762cad85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>analysis of the role of domestic operations during concurrent contingency operations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762cad86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s139/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762cad87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><chapeau>analysis of the C–130 aircraft force structures recommended to support wartime mobility requirements as set forth in—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762cad88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s139/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the mobility capability and requirements study conducted under section 144(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1321">131 Stat. 1321</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762cad89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s139/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the mobility capability requirements study conducted under section 1712 of the National Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1578">135 STAT. 1578</page> Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1803">133 Stat. 1803</ref>);</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762cad8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s139/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the Secretary’s justification for any increased risk that may result from accepting a C–130 aircraft force structure smaller than the force structure recommended by such studies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762cad8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s139/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>an explanation of whether and to what extent Governors of States that may be affected by the planned reduction were consulted as part of the decision making process.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762cad8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stD/s139/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e7256" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e7261" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="141">SEC. 141. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762cad8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective dates.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFORDABILITY, OPERATIONAL, AND SUSTAINMENT COST CONSTRAINTS FOR THE F–35 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762ea95e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">F–35A Quantity Limit for the Air Force</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea95f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning on October 1, 2028, the total number of F–35A aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force may maintain in the aircraft inventory of the Air Force may not exceed the lesser of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea960-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>1,763; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea961-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the number obtained by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea962-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>multiplying 1,763 by the cost-per-tail factor determined under paragraph (2); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea963-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>rounding the product of the calculation under clause (i) to the nearest whole number.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea964-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cost-per-tail factor</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the cost-per-tail factor is equal to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea965-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the affordability cost target for F–35A aircraft of the Air Force (as determined by the Secretary of the Air Force in accordance with subsection (e)), divided by</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea966-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a number equal to the average cost-per-tail-per-year of the F–35A aircraft of the Air Force during fiscal year 2027 (as determined by the Secretary of the Air Force in accordance with subsection (f)).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762ea967-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">F–35B Quantity Limit for the Marine Corps</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea968-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning on October 1, 2028, the total number of F–35B aircraft that the Secretary of the Navy may maintain in the aircraft inventory of the Marine Corps may not exceed the lesser of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea969-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>353; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea96a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the number obtained by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea96b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>multiplying 353 by the cost-per-tail factor determined under paragraph (2); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea96c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>rounding the product of the calculation under clause (i) to the nearest whole number.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea96d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cost-per-tail factor</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the cost-per-tail factor is equal to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea96e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the affordability cost target for F–35B aircraft of the Marine Corps (as determined by the Secretary of the Navy in accordance with subsection (e)), divided by<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1579">135 STAT. 1579</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea96f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a number equal to the average cost-per-tail-per-year of the F–35B aircraft of the Marine Corps during fiscal year 2027 (as determined by the Secretary of the Navy in accordance with subsection (f)).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762ea970-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">F–35C Quantity Limit for the Navy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea971-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning on October 1, 2028, the total number of F–35C aircraft that the Secretary of the Navy may maintain in the aircraft inventory of the Navy may not exceed the lesser of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea972-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>273; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea973-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the number obtained by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea974-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>multiplying 273 by the cost-per-tail factor determined under paragraph (2); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea975-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>rounding the product of the calculation under clause (i) to the nearest whole number.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea976-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cost-per-tail factor</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the cost-per-tail factor is equal to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea977-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the affordability cost target for F–35C aircraft of the Navy (as determined by the Secretary of the Navy in accordance with subsection (e)), divided by</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea978-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a number equal to the average cost-per-tail-per-year of the F–35C aircraft of the Navy during fiscal year 2027 (as determined by the Secretary of the Navy in accordance with subsection (f)).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762ea979-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">F–35C Quantity Limit for the Marine Corps</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea97a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning on October 1, 2028, the total number of F–35C aircraft that the Secretary of the Navy may maintain in the aircraft inventory of the Marine Corps may not exceed the lesser of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea97b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>67; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea97c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the number obtained by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea97d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>multiplying 67 by the cost-per-tail factor determined under paragraph (2); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea97e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>rounding the product of the calculation under clause (i) to the nearest whole number.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea97f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cost-per-tail factor</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the cost-per-tail factor is equal to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea980-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the affordability cost target for F–35C aircraft of the Marine Corps (as determined by the Secretary of the Navy in accordance with subsection (e)), divided by</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea981-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a number equal to the average cost-per-tail-per-year of the F–35C aircraft of the Marine Corps during fiscal year 2027 (as determined by the Secretary of the Navy in accordance with subsection (f)).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762ea982-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762ea983-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762ea984-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certifications.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of Required Affordability Cost Targets</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea985-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Air force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Air Force shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea986-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>determine an affordability cost target to be used for purposes of subsection (a)(2)(A), which shall be the dollar amount the Secretary determines to represent the required cost-per-tail-per-year for an F–35A aircraft of the Air force for fiscal year 2027; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea987-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>submit to the congressional defense committees a certification identifying the affordability cost target determined under subparagraph (A).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1580">135 STAT. 1580</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea988-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Navy and marine corps</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Navy shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea989-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>determine an affordability cost target to be used for purposes of subsection (b)(2)(A), which shall be the dollar amount the Secretary determines to represent the required cost-per-tail-per-year for an F–35B aircraft of the Marine Corps for fiscal year 2027;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea98a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>determine an affordability cost target to be used for purposes of subsection (c)(2)(A), which shall be the dollar amount the Secretary determines to represent the required cost-per-tail-per-year for an F–35C aircraft of the Navy for fiscal year 2027;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea98b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>determine an affordability cost target to be used for purposes of subsection (d)(2)(A), which shall be the dollar amount the Secretary determines to represent the required cost-per-tail-per-year for an F–35C aircraft of the Marine Corps for fiscal year 2027; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea98c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/e/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>submit to the congressional defense committees a certification identifying each affordability cost target determined under subparagraphs (A) through (C).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762ea98d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of Actual Cost-per-tail-per-year for Fiscal Year 2027</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea98e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762ea98f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the end of fiscal year 2027—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea990-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary of the Air Force shall determine the average cost-per-tail of the F–35A aircraft of the Air Force during fiscal year 2027; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea991-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the Secretary of the Navy shall determine the average cost-per-tail of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea992-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the F–35B aircraft of the Marine Corps during fiscal year 2027;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea993-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the F–35C aircraft of the Navy during fiscal year 2027; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea994-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the F–35C aircraft of the Marine Corps during fiscal year 2027.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea995-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Calculation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1), the average cost-per-tail of a variant of an F–35 aircraft of an Armed Force shall be determined by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea996-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau><amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> the total amount expended for fiscal year 2027 (in base year fiscal 2012 dollars) for all such aircraft in the inventory of the Armed Force for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea997-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>unit level manpower;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea998-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>unit operations;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea999-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>maintenance;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea99a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>sustaining support;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea99b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>continuing system support; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y762ea99c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>modifications; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762ea99d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>dividing the sum obtained under subparagraph (A) by the average number of such aircraft in the inventory of the Armed Force during such fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762ea99e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762ea99f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may waive the quantity limits under any of subsections (a) through (d) if, prior to issuing such a waiver, the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that procuring additional quantities of a variant of an F–35 aircraft above the applicable quantity limit are required to meet the national military strategy requirements <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1581">135 STAT. 1581</page> of the combatant commanders. The authority of the Secretary under this subsection may not be delegated.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762ecfb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s141/h" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Aircraft Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>aircraft</term>” means aircraft owned and operated by an Armed Force of the United States and does not include aircraft owned or operated by an armed force of a foreign country.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e7685" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s142" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="142">SEC. 142. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762ecfb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>TRANSFER OF F–35 PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES FROM THE F–35 JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762f1dd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s142/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762f1dd3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s142/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sustainment functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall transfer all functions relating to the management, planning, and execution of sustainment activities for the F–35 aircraft program from the F–35 Joint Program Office to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Navy as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762f1dd4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s142/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>All functions of the F–35 Joint Program Office relating to the management, planning, and execution of sustainment activities for F–35B and F–35C aircraft shall be transferred to the Department of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Navy shall be the official in the Department of Defense with principal responsibility for carrying out such functions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762f1dd5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s142/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>All functions of the F–35 Joint Program Office relating to the management, planning, and execution of sustainment activities for F–35A aircraft shall be transferred to the Department of the Air Force, and the Secretary of the Air Force shall be the official in the Department of Defense with principal responsibility for carrying out such functions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762f1dd6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s142/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall transfer all acquisition functions for the F–35 aircraft program from the F–35 Joint Program Office to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Navy as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762f1dd7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s142/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>All functions of the F–35 Joint Program Office relating to the acquisition of F–35B and F–35C aircraft shall be transferred to the Department of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Navy shall be the official in the Department of Defense with principal responsibility for carrying out such functions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762f1dd8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s142/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>All functions of the F–35 Joint Program Office relating to the acquisition of F–35A aircraft shall be transferred to the Department of the Air Force, and the Secretary of the Air Force shall be the official in the Department of Defense with principal responsibility for carrying out such functions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762f1dd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s142/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762f1dda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transition Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2022, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Navy, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for carrying out the transfers required under subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1582">135 STAT. 1582</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e7754" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="143">SEC. 143. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR AIR-BASED AND SPACE-BASED GROUND MOVING TARGET INDICATOR CAPABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762f930b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Redundancies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review of all established and planned efforts to provide air-based and space-based ground moving target indicator capability to identify, eliminate, and prevent redundancies of such efforts across the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762f930c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the capability described in subsection (a), not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended for procurement or research and development for such capability until the date on which the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff submits to the congressional defense committees the information required under subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y762fba1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762fba1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments and the heads of such other agencies as the Secretary of Defense considers relevant to the ground moving target indicator capability described in subsection (a), shall submit to the congressional defense committees the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762fba1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762fba20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A list of all procurement and research and development efforts relating to the capability that are funded by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762fba21-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Department of Defense; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762fba22-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any other department or agency of the Federal Government.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762fba23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>A description of how the efforts described in paragraph (1) will—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762fba24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>provide real-time information to relevant military end users through the use of air battle managers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762fba25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>meet the needs of combatant commanders with respect to priority target tasking.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762fba26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762fba27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762fba28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Analysis of whether, and to what extent, the efforts described in paragraph (1) comply with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762fba29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the joint all domain command and control requirements and standards of the Department; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y762fba2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the validated requirements of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council with respect to ground moving target indicator capabilities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y762fba2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s143/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Identification of any potential areas of overlap among the efforts described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e7847" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s144" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="144">SEC. 144. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x762fba2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT OF AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FOR THE ARMED OVERWATCH PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense for the procurement of aircraft systems for the armed overwatch program of the United States Special Operations Command may be obligated or expended until a period of 15 days has elapsed following the date on which the acquisition roadmap required by section 165(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) is submitted to the congressional defense committees.</content></section> <section id="d39579e7861" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="145">SEC. 145. </num><heading>ANALYSIS OF CERTAIN RADAR INVESTMENT OPTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7630566d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Analysis Required</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1583">135 STAT. 1583</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630566e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall conduct an analysis of covered radar systems operating in the Navy and the Missile Defense Agency over the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">section 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630566f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76305670-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76305671-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76305672-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>An independent cost estimate of each covered radar system described in paragraph (1) and each variant thereof.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76305673-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of the capability provided by each such system and variant to address current and future air and missile defense threats.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76305674-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>In the case of covered radar systems operating in the Navy, an assessment of the capability and technical suitability of each planned configuration for such systems to support current and future distributed maritime operations in contested environments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76305675-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than May 1, 2022, the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76305676-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The results of the analysis conducted under subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76305677-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76305678-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76305679-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7630567a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Such recommendations as the Director may have to achieve greater capability, affordability, and sustainability across covered radar systems described in subsection (a)(1), including variants thereof, during fiscal years 2022 through 2027, including whether—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630567b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to continue to develop and maintain each covered radar system separately; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630567c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to pursue fewer configurations of such systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7630567d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Radar Systems Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered radar systems</term>” means radar systems with the following designations an any variants thereof:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630567e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>AN/SPY–1.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630567f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>AN/SPY–3.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76305680-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>AN/SPY–6.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76305681-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s145/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>AN/SPY–7.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e7985" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s146" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="146">SEC. 146. </num><heading>REVIEW AND BRIEFING ON FIELDED MAJOR WEAPON SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76307d92-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s146/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76307d93-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review and Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review, and provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees, on the processes of the Department of Defense for the management of strategic risk with respect to capabilities of fielded major weapon systems funded in the most recent future-years defense program submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">section 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, including a description of the analytical and implementation methodologies used—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76307d94-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s146/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to ensure that fielded major weapon systems meet current and emerging military threats;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630a4a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s146/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to upgrade or replace any fielded major weapon systems that is not capable of effectively meeting operational requirements or current, evolving, or emerging threats; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630a4a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s146/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>to develop and implement plans for the replacement and divestment of fielded major weapon systems that address <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1584">135 STAT. 1584</page> lower-priority military threats, as determined by intelligence assessments and operational requirements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7630a4a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s146/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Major Weapon System Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>major weapon system</term>” has the meaning given such term under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2379/f">section 2379(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e8038" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s147" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="147">SEC. 147. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7630a4a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORTS ON EXERCISE OF WAIVER AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEATS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7630cbb9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than February 1, 2022, and on a semiannual basis thereafter through February 1, 2024, the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Navy shall each submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes, with respect to each location at which active flying operations are conducted or planned as of the date report—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630cbba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s147/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the number of aircrew ejection seats installed in the aircraft used, or expected to be used, at such location;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630cbbb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s147/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>of the ejection seats identified under paragraph (1), the number that have been, or are expected to be, placed in service subject to a waiver due to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630cbbc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s147/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>deferred maintenance; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630cbbd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s147/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the inability to obtain parts to make repairs or to fulfill time-compliance technical orders; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630cbbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s147/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>for each ejection seat subject to a waiver as described in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630cbbf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s147/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the date on which the waiver was issued; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7630cbc0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tI/stE/s147/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the name and title of the official who authorized the waiver.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Authorization of Appropriations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 201. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 211. </designator> <label>Codification of National Defense Science and Technology Strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 212. </designator> <label>Codification of direct hire authority at personnel demonstration laboratories for advanced degree holders.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 213. </designator> <label>Duties and regional activities of the Defense Innovation Unit.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 214. </designator> <label>Codification of requirement for Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 215. </designator> <label>Codification of authorities relating to Department of Defense science and technology reinvention laboratories.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 216. </designator> <label>Improvements relating to steering committee on emerging technology and national security threats.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 217. </designator> <label>Improvements relating to national network for microelectronics research and development.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 218. </designator> <label>Modification of mechanisms for expedited access to technical talent and expertise at academic institutions to support Department of Defense missions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 219. </designator> <label>Technical correction to pilot program for the enhancement of the research, development, test, and evaluation centers of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 220. </designator> <label>Defense research and engineering activities at minority institutions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 221. </designator> <label>Test program for engineering plant of DDG(X) destroyer vessels.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 222. </designator> <label>Consortium to study irregular warfare.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 223. </designator> <label>Development and implementation of digital technologies for survivability and lethality testing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 224. </designator> <label>Assessment and correction of deficiencies in the pilot breathing systems of tactical fighter aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 225. </designator> <label>Identification of the hypersonics facilities and capabilities of the Major Range and Test Facility Base.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1585">135 STAT. 1585</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 226. </designator> <label>Review of artificial intelligence applications and establishment of performance metrics.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 227. </designator> <label>Modification of the joint common foundation program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 228. </designator> <label>Executive education on emerging technologies for senior civilian and military leaders.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 229. </designator> <label>Activities to accelerate development and deployment of dual-use quantum technologies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 230. </designator> <label>National Guard participation in microreactor testing and evaluation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 231. </designator> <label>Pilot program on the use of private sector partnerships to promote technology transition.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 232. </designator> <label>Pilot program on data repositories to facilitate the development of artificial intelligence capabilities for the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 233. </designator> <label>Pilot programs for deployment of telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate 5G deployment on military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 234. </designator> <label>Limitation on development of prototypes for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle pending requirements analysis.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 235. </designator> <label>Limitation on transfer of certain operational flight test events and reductions in operational flight test capacity.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 236. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for certain C–130 aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 237. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for VC–25B aircraft program pending submission of documentation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 238. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Plans, Reports, and Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 241. </designator> <label>Modification to annual report of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 242. </designator> <label>Adaptive engine transition program acquisition strategy for the F–35A aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 243. </designator> <label>Acquisition strategy for an advanced propulsion system for F–35B and F–35C aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 244. </designator> <label>Assessment of the development and test enterprise of the Air Force Research Laboratory.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 245. </designator> <label>Study on efficient use of Department of Defense test and evaluation organizations, facilities, and laboratories.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 246. </designator> <label>Report on autonomy integration in major weapon systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 247. </designator> <label>Reports and briefings on recommendations of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence regarding the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d39579e8291" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section id="d39579e8296" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stA/s201" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation, as specified in the funding table in section 4201.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e8304" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations</heading> <section id="d39579e8309" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s211" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>CODIFICATION OF NATIONAL DEFENSE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7631b621-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s211/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch2">Chapter 2 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 1081 of this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before section 119, the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76325262-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="118c">“§ 118c.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76325263-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s118c">10 USC 118c</ref>.</p></sidenote> National Defense Science and Technology Strategy</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76325264-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall develop a strategy—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76325265-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>to articulate the science and technology priorities, goals, and investments of the Department of Defense;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1586">135 STAT. 1586</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76325266-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76325267-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76325268-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>to make recommendations on the future of the defense research and engineering enterprise and its continued success in an era of strategic competition; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76325269-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>to establish an integrated approach to the identification, prioritization, development, and fielding of emerging capabilities and technologies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7632526a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy required under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7632526b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>inform the development of each National Defense Strategy under section 113(g) of this title and be aligned with Government-wide strategic science and technology priorities, including the defense budget priorities of the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the President;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7632797c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>link the priorities, goals, and investments in subsection (a)(1) with needed critical enablers to specific programs, or broader portfolios, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7632797d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>personnel and workforce capabilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7632797e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>facilities for research and test infrastructure;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7632797f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>relationships with academia, the acquisition community, the operational community, the defense industry, and the commercial sector; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76327980-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>funding, investments, personnel, facilities, and relationships with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government outside the Department of Defense without which defense capabilities would be severely degraded;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76327981-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>support the coordination of acquisition priorities, programs, and timelines of the Department with the activities of the defense research and engineering enterprise;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76327982-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76327983-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76327984-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>include recommendations for changes in authorities, regulations, policies, or any other relevant areas, that would support the achievement of the goals set forth in the strategy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76327985-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>identify mechanisms that may be used to identify critical capabilities and technological applications required to address operational challenges outlined in the National Defense Strategy under section 113(g) of this title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76327986-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>identify processes to inform senior leaders and policy makers on the potential impacts of emerging technologies for the purpose of shaping the development of policies and regulations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76327987-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>support the efficient integration of capabilities and technologies to close near-term, mid-term, and long-term capability gaps;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76327988-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>support the development of appropriate investments in research and technology development within the Department, and appropriate partnerships with the defense industry and commercial industry; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76327989-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>identify mechanisms to provide information on defense technology priorities to industry to enable industry to invest deliberately in emerging technologies to build and broaden the capabilities of the industrial base.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7632798a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop the strategy under subsection (a) in coordination with relevant entities within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the military departments, the research organizations of Defense Agencies and Department of Defense Field Activities, the intelligence community, <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1587">135 STAT. 1587</page> defense and technology industry partners, research and development partners, other Federal research agencies, allies and partners of the United States, and other appropriate organizations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7632798b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing the strategy under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall consider—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7632798c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the operational challenges identified in the National Defense Strategy and the technological threats and opportunities identified through the global technology review and assessment activities of the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and other technology partners;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7632798d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>current military requirements and emerging technologies in the defense and commercial sectors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7632798e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the capabilities of foreign near-peer and peer nations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7632798f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the need to support the development of a robust trusted and assured industrial base to manufacture and sustain the technologies and capabilities to meet defense requirements; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76327990-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>near-term, mid-term, and long-term technology and capability development goals.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76327991-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76327992-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent reports and updates</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1 of the year following each fiscal year in which the National Defense Strategy is submitted under section 113(g) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes an updated version of the strategy under subsection (a). Each update to such strategy shall be prepared for purposes of such report based on emerging requirements, technological developments in the United States, and technical intelligence derived from global technology reviews conducted by the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76327993-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The reports submitted under paragraph (1) may be submitted in a form determined appropriate by the Secretary of Defense, which may include classified, unclassified, and publicly releasable formats, as appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76327994-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76327995-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the strategy under subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the implementation plan for the strategy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76327996-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The strategy developed under subsection (a) shall be known as the ‘National Defense Science and Technology Strategy’.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76327997-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s211/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76327998-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the item relating to section 119 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“118c. </designator> <label>National Defense Science and Technology Strategy.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76327999-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s211/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 218 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1679">132 Stat. 1679</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7632799a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s211/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358b/c/2/B/ii">Section 2358b(c)(2)(B)(ii) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 218 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1679">132 Stat. 1679</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 118c of this title</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1588">135 STAT. 1588</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e8632" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s212" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading>CODIFICATION OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY AT PERSONNEL DEMONSTRATION LABORATORIES FOR ADVANCED DEGREE HOLDERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7632c7bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s212/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358a">Section 2358a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7632eecc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s212/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (f) as subsection (g); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7632eecd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s212/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7632eece-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Direct Hire Authority at Personnel Demonstration Laboratories for Advanced Degree Holders</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763315df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may appoint qualified candidates possessing an advanced degree to positions described in paragraph (2) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, other than sections 3303 and 3328 of such title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763315e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection applies with respect to candidates for scientific and engineering positions within any laboratory designated by section 4121(b) of this title as a Department of Defense science and technology reinvention laboratory.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763315e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline" id="y763315e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Authority under this subsection may not, in any calendar year and with respect to any laboratory, be exercised with respect to a number of candidates greater than the number equal to 5 percent of the total number of scientific and engineering positions within such laboratory that are filled as of the close of the fiscal year last ending before the start of such calendar year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y763315e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>For purposes of this paragraph, positions and candidates shall be counted on a full-time equivalent basis.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763315e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s212/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1108 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/417">Public Law 110–417</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/4618">122 Stat. 4618</ref> )<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763315e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 USC 1580 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> is hereby <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763315e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s212/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763315e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s212/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 255(b)(5)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223a">10 U.S.C. 2223a note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in section 2358a(f)(3) of</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in section 2358a(g) of</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763315e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s212/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 223(d)(3)(C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in section 2358a(f) of</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in section 2358a(g) of</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763315e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s212/c/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 249(g)(1)(C) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763315ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in section 2358a(f)(3) of</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in section 2358a(g) of</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e8815" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s213" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="213">SEC. 213. </num><heading>DUTIES AND REGIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76333cfb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s213/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of DIU Joint Reserve Detachment</inline>.—</heading><content>Clause (ii) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358b/c/2/B">section 2358b(c)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp3 fontsize10" id="y7633640c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the technology requirements of the Department of Defense, as identified in the most recent—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7633640d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>National Defense Strategy;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7633640e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>National Defense Science and Technology Strategy as directed under section 218 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1589">135 STAT. 1589</page> Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1679">132 Stat. 1679</ref>); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7633640f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>relevant policy and guidance from the Secretary of Defense; and”</content></subclause> </clause> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76336410-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s213/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76336411-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4061">10 USC 4061 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regional Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of Defense may expand the efforts of the Defense Innovation Unit to engage and collaborate with private-sector industry and communities in various regions of the United States—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76336412-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s213/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to accelerate the adoption of commercially developed advanced technology in modernization priority areas and such other key technology areas as may be identified by the Secretary; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76336413-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s213/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to expand outreach to communities that do not otherwise have a Defense Innovation Unit presence, including economically disadvantaged communities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e8892" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s214" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading>CODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7633d944-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s214/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch301">Chapter 301 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 1841 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) and amended by this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 4007 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76347585-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="4010">“§ 4010.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76347586-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4010">10 USC 4010</ref>.</p></sidenote> Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76347587-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall carry out a Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) as part of the university research programs of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76347588-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The objectives of the program are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76347589-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>To increase the number of university researchers in eligible States capable of performing science and engineering research responsive to the needs of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7634758a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>To enhance the capabilities of institutions of higher education in eligible States to develop, plan, and execute science and engineering research that is relevant to the mission of the Department of Defense and competitive under the peer-review systems used for awarding Federal research assistance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7634758b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>To increase the probability of long-term growth in the competitively awarded financial assistance that institutions of higher education in eligible States receive from the Federal Government for science and engineering research.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7634758c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to achieve the program objectives, the following activities are authorized under the program:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7634758d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7634758e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p></sidenote><content>Competitive award of grants for research and instrumentation to support such research.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7634758f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Competitive award of financial assistance for graduate students.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76347590-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>To provide assistance to science and engineering researchers at institutions of higher education in eligible States <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1590">135 STAT. 1590</page> through collaboration between Department of Defense laboratories and such researchers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76347591-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Any other activities that are determined necessary to further the achievement of the objectives of the program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76347592-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76347593-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible States</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76347594-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall designate which States are eligible States for the purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76347595-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76347596-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76347597-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Under Secretary shall designate a State as an eligible State if, as determined by the Under Secretary—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76347598-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76347599-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><content>the average annual amount of all Department of Defense obligations for science and engineering research and development that were in effect with institutions of higher education in the State for the three fiscal years preceding the fiscal year for which the designation is effective or for the last three fiscal years for which statistics are available is less than the amount determined by multiplying 60 percent times the amount equal to 1/50 of the total average annual amount of all Department of Defense obligations for science and engineering research and development that were in effect with institutions of higher education in the United States for such three preceding or last fiscal years, as the case may be; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7634759a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the State has demonstrated a commitment to developing research bases in the State and to improving science and engineering research and education programs in areas relevant to the mission of the Department of Defense at institutions of higher education in the State.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7634759b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7634759c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The Under Secretary shall not remove a designation of a State under paragraph (2) because the State exceeds the funding levels specified under subparagraph (A) of such paragraph unless the State has exceeded such funding levels for at least two consecutive years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7634759d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7634759e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Similar Federal Programs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y7634759f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary may consult with the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the planning, development, and execution of the program and may coordinate the program with the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research conducted by the National Science Foundation and with similar programs sponsored by other departments and agencies of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763475a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>All solicitations under the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research may be made to, and all awards may be made through, the State committees established for purposes of the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research conducted by the National Science Foundation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763475a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>A State committee referred to in paragraph (2) shall ensure that activities carried out in the State of that committee under the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research are relevant to the mission of the Department of Defense and coordinated with the activities carried out in the State under other similar initiatives of the Federal Government to stimulate competitive research.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763475a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>State</term>’ means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1591">135 STAT. 1591</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763475a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s214/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 301 of such title, as added by section 1841 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) and amended by this Act,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763475a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 4010 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4010. </designator> <label>Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763475a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s214/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Repeals</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y763475a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s214/c/1" role="instruction"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 307 of title I of the 1997 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Recovery from Natural Disasters, and for Overseas Peacekeeping Efforts, Including Those in Bosnia (<ref href="/us/pl/105/18">Public Law 105–18</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763475a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s214/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 257 of title II of division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (<ref href="/us/pl/103/337">Public Law 103–337</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763475a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s214/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763475a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4010">10 USC 4010 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>This section and the amendments and repeals made by this section shall take effect immediately after the effective date of the amendments made by title XVIII of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e9175" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="215">SEC. 215. </num><heading>CODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REINVENTION LABORATORIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7635fc4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch303/schIII">Subchapter III of chapter 303 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 1842 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the heading for subchapter III the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7636bf9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="4121">“§ 4121.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7636bf9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121">10 USC 4121</ref>.</p></sidenote> Science and technology reinvention laboratories: authority and designation</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bf9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y7636bf9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may carry out personnel demonstration projects at Department of Defense laboratories designated by the Secretary as Department of Defense science and technology reinvention laboratories.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bf9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y7636bfa0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Each personnel demonstration project carried out under the authority of paragraph (1) shall be generally similar in nature to the China Lake demonstration project.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bfa1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7636bfa2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">California.</p></sidenote><content>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the China Lake demonstration project is the demonstration project that is authorized by section 6 of the Civil Service Miscellaneous Amendments Act of 1983 (<ref href="/us/pl/98/224">Public Law 98–224</ref>) to be continued at the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California, and at the Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego, California.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bfa3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7636bfa4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><chapeau>If the Secretary carries out a demonstration project at a laboratory pursuant to paragraph (1), section 4703 of title 5 shall apply to the demonstration project, except that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfa5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>subsection (d) of such section 4703 shall not apply to the demonstration project;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfa6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the authority of the Secretary to carry out the demonstration project is that which is provided in paragraph (1) rather than the authority which is provided in such section 4703; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfa7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Secretary shall exercise the authorities granted to the Office of Personnel Management under such section 4703 through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1592">135 STAT. 1592</page> and Engineering (who shall place an emphasis in the exercise of such authorities on enhancing efficient operations of the laboratory and who may, in exercising such authorities, request administrative support from science and technology reinvention laboratories to review, research, and adjudicate personnel demonstration project proposals).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bfa8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The employees of a laboratory covered by a personnel demonstration project carried out under this section shall be exempt from, and may not be counted for the purposes of, any constraint or limitation in a statute or regulation in terms of supervisory ratios or maximum number of employees in any specific category or categories of employment that may otherwise be applicable to the employees. The employees shall be managed by the director of the laboratory subject to the supervision of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bfa9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The limitations in section 5373 of title 5 do not apply to the authority of the Secretary under this subsection to prescribe salary schedules and other related benefits.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bfaa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Laboratories</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each of the following is hereby designated as a Department of Defense science and technology reinvention laboratory as described in subsection (a):</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Air Force Research Laboratory.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Joint Warfare Analysis Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfaf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>The Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>The Combat Capabilities Development Command Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>The Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>The Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>The Engineer Research and Development Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">“(12) </num><content>The Medical Research and Development Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfb7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">“(13) </num><content>The Technical Center, US Army Space and Missile Defense Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfb8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">“(14) </num><content>The Naval Air Systems Command Warfare Centers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfb9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">“(15) </num><content>The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">“(16) </num><content>The Naval Information Warfare Centers, Atlantic and Pacific.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfbb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">“(17) </num><content>The Naval Medical Research Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfbc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">“(18) </num><content>The Naval Research Laboratory.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfbd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">“(19) </num><content>The Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="20">“(20) </num><content>The Office of Naval Research.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bfbf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conversion Procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall implement procedures to convert the civilian personnel of each Department of Defense science and technology reinvention laboratory, as so designated by subsection (b), to the personnel system <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1593">135 STAT. 1593</page> under an appropriate demonstration project (as referred to in subsection (a)). Any conversion under this subsection—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfc0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall not adversely affect any employee with respect to pay or any other term or condition of employment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfc1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall be consistent with section 4703(f) of title 5;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfc2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7636bfc3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>shall be completed within 18 months after designation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfc4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>shall not apply to prevailing rate employees (as defined by section 5342(a)(2) of title 5) or senior executives (as defined by section 3132(a)(3) of such title).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bfc5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The science and technology reinvention laboratories, as so designated by subsection (a), may not implement any personnel system, other than a personnel system under an appropriate demonstration project (as referred to subsection (a)), without prior congressional authorization.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bfc6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 303 of such title, as added by section 1842 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7636bfc7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4061">10 USC 4061</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 4121 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4121. </designator> <label>Science and technology reinvention laboratories: authority and designation.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bfc8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Repeals</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y7636bfc9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/c/1" role="instruction"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1105 of the National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) is hereby <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bfca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Subsection (b) of section 342 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (<ref href="/us/pl/103/337">Public Law 103–337</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) is hereby <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bfcb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y7636bfcc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/1" role="instruction"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1601(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/136">Public Law 108–136</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 342 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (<ref href="/us/pl/103/337">Public Law 103–337</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/108/2721">108 Stat. 2721</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/a">section 4121(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636bfcd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 1107 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7636bfce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121">10 USC 4121 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636bfcf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (a) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall take all necessary actions to fully implement and use the authorities provided to the Secretary under subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121">section 4121 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, to carry out personnel management demonstration projects at Department of Defense laboratories designated by subsection (b) of such section as Department of Defense science and technology reinvention laboratories.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636e5e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>designated by section 1105(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/123/2486">123 Stat. 2486</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>designated by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/b">section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636e5e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (e)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 342(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (as cited in subsection (a))</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/a">section 4121(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 1109(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>specified in section 1105(a) of the National <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1594">135 STAT. 1594</page> Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/123/2486">123 Stat. 2486</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/b">section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 2803(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(as designated by section 1105(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(as designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/b">section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 1108(b) of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/417">Public Law 110–417</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 U.S.C. 1580 note</ref> prec.) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 1105(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/123/2486">123 Stat. 2486</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/b">section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/6" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 211(g) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 1105 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>), as amended</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 4121(b)of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/7" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 233(a)(2)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as specified in section 1105(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/b">section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/8" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 223(d)(3)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 1105 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/b">section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/9" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 252(e)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 1105 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/b">section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/10" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Section 255(b)(5)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s223a">10 U.S.C. 223a note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(as designated under section 1105 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>))</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(as designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/b">section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/11" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><chapeau>Section 249 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7636e5ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636e5ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/11/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (e)(1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358a">section 2358a of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/b">section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636e5ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/11/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (g)(1)(B) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 1105 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4121/b">section 4121(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/12" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2124/h/3">Section 2124(h)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as redesignated by section 1843(b)(1) of the William M. (Mac) <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1595">135 STAT. 1595</page> Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7636e5f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4124">10 USC 4124</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>designated under section 1105 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>designated under section 4121(b) of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/13" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4091">Section 4091 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as redesignated by section 1843(b)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636e5f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/13/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>designated by section 1105(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>)</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>designated by section 4121(b) of this title</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7636e5f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/13/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (d)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>pursuant to section 342(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (<ref href="/us/pl/103/337">Public Law 103–337</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>)</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>pursuant to section 4121(a) of this title</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/d/14" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4094/f">Section 4094(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as transferred and redesignated by this Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by section 1105(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by section 4121(b) of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7636e5f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s215/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7636e5f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4091">10 USC 4091 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>This section and the amendments and repeals made by this section shall take effect immediately after the effective date of the amendments made by title XVIII of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e10077" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="216">SEC. 216. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO STEERING COMMITTEE ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AND NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7637a947-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 236 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7637a948-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637a949-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Director of National Intelligence may jointly</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637a94a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b), by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637a94b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (3) through (8); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637a94c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (2) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7637d05d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7637d05e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Such other officials of the Department of Defense and intelligence community as the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence jointly determine appropriate.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637d05f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c) through (e) as subsections (d) through (f), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637d060-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7637d061-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Leadership</inline>.—</heading><content>The Steering Committee shall be chaired by the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence jointly.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637d062-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637d063-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7637d064-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a strategy</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>strategies</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1596">135 STAT. 1596</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7637d065-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and intelligence community</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>United States military</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7637d066-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and National Intelligence Strategy, and consistent with the National Security Strategy</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>National Defense Strategy</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637d067-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7637d068-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in the matter before subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Director of National Intelligence</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7637d069-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>strategy</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>strategies</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7637d06a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subparagraph (D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7637d06b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7637d06c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (D) the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7637d06d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>any changes to the guidance for developing the National Intelligence Program budget required by section 102A(c)(1)(A) of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3024/c/1/A">50 U.S.C. 3024(c)(1)(A)</ref>), that may be required to implement the strategies under paragraph (1); and”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7637d06e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>in subparagraph (F), as redesignated by clause (iv), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the intelligence community</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Department of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637d06f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and Director of National Intelligence, jointly</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637d070-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (e), as redesignated by paragraph (3), to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7637f781-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637f782-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>emerging technology</term>’ means technology jointly determined to be in an emerging phase of development by the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence, including quantum information science and technology, data analytics, artificial intelligence, autonomous technology, advanced materials, software, high performance computing, robotics, directed energy, hypersonics, biotechnology, medical technologies, and such other technology as may be jointly identified by the Secretary and the Director.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637f783-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>intelligence community</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7637f784-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s216/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>in subsection (f), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2025</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e10347" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s217" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="217">SEC. 217. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO NATIONAL NETWORK FOR MICROELECTRONICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76381e95-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 9903(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76381e96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s4653">15 USC 4653</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76381e97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s217/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76381e98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s217/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76381e99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of entities</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76381e9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, through a competitive process, select two or more entities to carry out the activities described in <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1597">135 STAT. 1597</page> paragraph (2) as part of the network established under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76381e9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Geographic diversity</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that the entities selected under subparagraph (A) collectively represent the geographic diversity of the United States.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e10419" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s218" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="218">SEC. 218. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF MECHANISMS FOR EXPEDITED ACCESS TO TECHNICAL TALENT AND EXPERTISE AT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS TO SUPPORT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MISSIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76386cbc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76386cbd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s218/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (c) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76386cbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With Other Organizations</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of providing technical expertise and reducing costs and duplicative efforts, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments shall work to ensure and support the sharing of information on the research and consulting that is being carried out across the Federal Government in Department-wide shared information systems including the Defense Technical Information Center.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76386cbf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s218/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76386cc0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s218/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (31) as paragraph (36); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76386cc1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s218/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (30) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y763893d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="31">“(31) </num><content>Nuclear science, security, and nonproliferation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y763893d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="32">“(32) </num><content>Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y763893d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="33">“(33) </num><content>Spectrum activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y763893d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="34">“(34) </num><content>Research security and integrity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y763893d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="35">“(35) </num><content>Printed circuit boards.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763893d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s218/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (g), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2026</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2028</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e10517" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s219" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="219">SEC. 219. </num><heading>TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION CENTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 233(c)(2)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Chief Management Officer</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy Secretary of Defense or a designee of the Deputy Secretary</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e10539" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="220">SEC. 220. </num><heading>DEFENSE RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES AT MINORITY INSTITUTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7639a548-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan to Promote Defense Research at Minority Institutes</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a549-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop a plan to promote defense-related engineering, research, and development activities at minority institutions for the purpose of elevating the capacity of such institutions in those areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a54a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7639a54b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a54c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An assessment of the engineering, research, and development capabilities of minority institutions, including <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1598">135 STAT. 1598</page> an assessment of the workforce and physical research infrastructure of such institutions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a54d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the ability of minority institutions—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7639a54e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to participate in defense-related engineering, research, and development activities; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7639a54f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to effectively compete for defense-related engineering, research, and development contracts.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a550-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the activities and investments necessary—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7639a551-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to elevate minority institutions or a consortium of minority institutions (including historically black colleges and universities) to R1 status on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7639a552-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to increase the participation of minority institutions in defense-related engineering, research, and development activities; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7639a553-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>to increase the ability of such institutions ability to effectively compete for defense-related engineering, research, and development contracts.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a554-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7639a555-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7639a556-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations identifying actions that may be taken by the Secretary, Congress, minority institutions, and other organizations to increase the participation of minority institutions in defense-related engineering, research, and development activities and contracts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a557-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The specific goals, incentives, and metrics developed by the Secretary under subparagraph (D) to increase and measure the capacity of minority institutions to address the engineering, research, and development needs of the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a558-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7639a559-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing the plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall consult with such other public and private sector organizations as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a55a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a55b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the plan developed under paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a55c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7639a55d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7639a55e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><content>make the plan available on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7639a55f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7639a560-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7639a561-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7639a562-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4144">10 USC 4144 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities to Support the Research and Engineering Capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a563-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may establish a program to award contracts, grants, or other agreements on a competitive basis, and to perform other appropriate activities for the purposes described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a564-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes described in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639a565-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Developing the capability, including workforce and research infrastructure, for minority institutions to more effectively compete for Federal engineering, research, and development funding opportunities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639cc76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Improving the capability of such institutions to recruit and retain research faculty, and to participate in <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1599">135 STAT. 1599</page> appropriate personnel exchange programs and educational and career development activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639cc77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Any other purposes the Secretary determines appropriate for enhancing the defense-related engineering, research, and development capabilities of minority institutions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7639cc78-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Increasing Partnerships for Minority Institutions With National Security Research and Engineering Organizations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2362">Section 2362 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639cc79-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639cc7a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639cc7b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7639cc7c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639cc7d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7639cc7e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall establish goals and incentives to encourage federally funded research and development centers, science and technology reinvention laboratories, and University Affiliated Research Centers funded by the Department of Defense—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639cc7f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7639cc80-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>to assess the capacity of covered educational institutions to address the research and development needs of the Department through partnerships and collaborations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7639cc81-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>if appropriate, to enter into partnerships and collaborations with such institutions.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7639cc82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s220/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7639cc83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4144">10 USC 4144 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Minority Institution Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>minority institution</term>” means a covered educational institution (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2362">section 2362 of title 10, United States Code</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e10822" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="221">SEC. 221. </num><heading>TEST PROGRAM FOR ENGINEERING PLANT OF DDG(X) DESTROYER VESSELS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763a68c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Test Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>During the detailed design period and prior to the construction start date of the lead ship in the DDG(X) destroyer class of vessels, the Secretary of the Navy shall commence a land-based test program for the engineering plant of such class of vessels.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763a68c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The test program required by subsection (a) shall be administered by the Senior Technical Authority for the DDG(X) destroyer class of vessels.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763a68c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The test program required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, testing of the following equipment in vessel-representative form:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763a68c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Electrical propulsion motor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763a68c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Other propulsion drive train components.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763a68c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Main propulsion system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763a68ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Electrical generation and distribution systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763a68cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Machinery control systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763a68cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Power control modules.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763a68cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Test Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The test program required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following test objectives demonstrated across the full range of engineering plant operations for the DDG(X) destroyer class of vessels:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763a68ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Test of a single shipboard representative propulsion drive train.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1600">135 STAT. 1600</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763a68cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Test and facilitation of machinery control systems integration.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763a68d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Simulation of the full range of electrical demands to enable the investigation of load dynamics between the hull, mechanical and electrical equipment, the combat system, and auxiliary equipment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763a68d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Completion Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall complete the test program required by subsection (a) by not later than the delivery date of the lead ship in the DDG(X) destroyer class of vessels.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763a68d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763a68d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delivery date</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>delivery date</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8671">section 8671 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763a68d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s221/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senior technical authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Senior Technical Authority</term>” means the official designated as the Senior Technical Authority for the DDG(X) destroyer class of vessels pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8669b">section 8669b of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e10957" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="222">SEC. 222. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763a68d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s342">10 USC 342 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSORTIUM TO STUDY IRREGULAR WARFARE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763b2c26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may establish a research consortium of institutions of higher education to study irregular warfare and the responses to irregular threats.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763b2c27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of the consortium under subsection (a) are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>To shape the formulation and application of policy through the conduct of research and analysis regarding irregular warfare.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>To maintain open-source databases on issues relevant to understanding terrorism, irregular threats, and social and environmental change.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>To serve as a repository for datasets regarding research on security, social change, and irregular threats developed by institutions of higher education that receive Federal funding.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>To support basic research in social science on emerging threats and stability dynamics relevant to irregular threat problem sets.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>To transition promising basic research—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to higher stages of research and development; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>into operational capabilities, as appropriate, by supporting applied research and developing tools to counter irregular threats.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>To facilitate the collaboration of research centers of excellence relating to irregular threats to better distribute expertise to specific issues and scenarios regarding such threats.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>To enhance educational outreach and teaching at professional military education schools to improve—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the understanding of irregular threats; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the integration of data-based responses to such threats.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>To support classified research when necessary in appropriately controlled physical spaces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>To support the work of a Department of Defense Functional Center for Security Studies in Irregular Warfare if such Center is established pursuant to section 1299L of the William <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1601">135 STAT. 1601</page> M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763b2c35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>To carry out such other research initiatives relating to irregular warfare and irregular threats as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763b2c36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Partnerships</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Defense establishes a research consortium under subsection (a), the Secretary shall encourage partnerships between the consortium and university-affiliated research centers and other research institutions, as appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763b2c37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s222/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Institution of Higher Education Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>institution of higher education</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001">20 U.S.C. 1001</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e11085" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="223">SEC. 223. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763b2c38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4172">10 USC 4172 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR SURVIVABILITY AND LETHALITY TESTING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763d9d39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of Survivability and Lethality Testing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763d9d3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, in coordination with covered officials, shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>expand the survivability and lethality testing of covered systems to include testing against non-kinetic threats; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>develop digital technologies to test such systems against such threats throughout the life cycle of each such system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of digital technologies for live fire testing</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763d9d40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, in coordination with covered officials, shall develop—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>digital technologies to enable the modeling and simulation of the live fire testing required under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2366">section 2366 of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763d9d43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>a process to use data from physical live fire testing to inform and refine the digital technologies described in clause (i).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763d9d45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall seek to achieve the following objectives:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Enable assessments of full spectrum survivability and lethality of each covered system with respect to kinetic and non-kinetic threats.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Inform the development and refinement of digital technology to test and improve covered systems.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>Enable survivability and lethality assessments of the warfighting capabilities of a covered system with respect to—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>communications;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>firepower;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>mobility;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/B/iii/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>catastrophic survivability; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/B/iii/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>lethality.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration activities</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall carry out activities to demonstrate the digital technologies for full spectrum survivability testing developed under subparagraph (A).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1602">135 STAT. 1602</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763d9d51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program selection</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall assess and select not fewer than three and not more than ten programs of the Department to participate in the demonstration activities required under clause (i).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Armed forces programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the programs selected pursuant to clause (ii), the Director shall select—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/C/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>at least one such program from the Army;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/C/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>at least one such program from the Navy or the Marine Corps; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/C/iii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>at least one such program from the Air Force or the Space Force.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regular survivability and lethality testing throughout life cycle</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763d9d58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, in coordination with covered officials, shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>develop a process to regularly test through the use of digital technologies the survivability and lethality of each covered system against kinetic and non-kinetic threats throughout the life cycle of such system as threats evolve; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>establish guidance for such testing.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763d9d5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall determine the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>When to deploy digital technologies to provide timely and up-to-date insights with respect to covered systems without unduly delaying fielding of capabilities.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The situations in which it may be necessary to develop and use digital technologies to assess legacy fleet vulnerabilities.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763d9d5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports and Briefing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment and selection of programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that identifies the programs selected to participate in the demonstration activities under subsection (a)(2)(C).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modernization and digitization report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763d9d63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 15, 2023, the Director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>an assessment of the progress of the Secretary in carrying out subsection (a);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>an assessment of each of the demonstration activities carried out under subsection (a)(2)(C), including a comparison of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the risks, benefits, and costs of using digital technologies for live fire testing and evaluation; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau>the risks, benefits, and costs of traditional physical live fire testing approaches that—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/ii/II/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>are not supported by digital technologies;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/ii/II/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>do not include testing against non-kinetic threats; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1603">135 STAT. 1603</page></content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/ii/II/cc" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">(cc) </num><content>do not include full spectrum survivability;</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>an explanation of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>how real-world operational and digital survivability and lethality testing data will be used to inform and enhance digital technology;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the contribution of such data to the digital modernization efforts required under section 836 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/iii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>the contribution of such data to the decision-support processes for managing and overseeing acquisition programs of the Department;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>an assessment of the ability of the Department to perform full spectrum survivability and lethality testing of each covered system with respect to kinetic and non-kinetic threats;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>an assessment of the processes implemented by the Department to manage digital technologies developed pursuant to subsection (a); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>an assessment of the processes implemented by the Department to develop digital technology that can perform full spectrum survivability and lethality testing with respect to kinetic and non-kinetic threats.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763d9d72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763d9d73-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 14, 2023, the Director shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that identifies any changes to existing law that may be necessary to implement subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763dc484-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc485-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered officials</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc486-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc487-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc488-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Chief Information Officer;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc489-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Director;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc48a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc48b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the Service Acquisition Executives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc48c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>the Service testing commands;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc48d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>the Director of the Defense Digital Service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc48e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau>representatives from—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y763dc48f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/I/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763dc490-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/I/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the High Performance Computing Modernization Program Office; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763dc491-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1/I/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the Joint Technical Coordination Group for Munitions Effectiveness.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc492-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>covered system</term>” means any warfighting capability that can degrade, disable, deceive, or destroy forces or missions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc493-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>Department</term>” means the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc494-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>digital technologies</term>” includes digital models, digital simulations, and digital twin capabilities that may be used to test the survivability and lethality of a covered system.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1604">135 STAT. 1604</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc495-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The term “<term>Director</term>” means the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc496-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/6" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The term “<term>full spectrum survivability and lethality testing</term>” means a series of assessments of the effects of kinetic and non-kinetic threats on the communications, firepower, mobility, catastrophic survivability, and lethality of a covered system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc497-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/7" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>non-kinetic threats</term>” means unconventional threats, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc498-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>cyber attacks;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc499-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>electromagnetic spectrum operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc49a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/7/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear effects and high yield explosives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc49b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/7/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>directed energy weapons.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763dc49c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/8" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>The term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e11583" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="224">SEC. 224. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT AND CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES IN THE PILOT BREATHING SYSTEMS OF TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763f242d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f242e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f242f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Testing and Evaluation Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, shall commence operational testing and evaluation of each fleet of tactical fighter aircraft (including each type and model variant of aircraft within the fleet) that uses the Onboard Oxygen Generating System for the pilot breathing system (in this section referred to as the “breathing system”) to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f2430-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f2431-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f2432-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>determine whether the breathing system complies with Military Standard 3050 (MIL–STD–3050), titled “Aircraft Crew Breathing Systems Using On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f2433-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>assess the safety and effectiveness of the breathing system for all pilots of the aircraft fleet tested.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763f2434-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f2435-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f2436-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following shall apply to the testing and evaluation conducted for an aircraft fleet under subsection (a):</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f2437-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The F–35 aircraft fleet shall be the first aircraft fleet tested and evaluated, and such testing and evaluation shall include F–35A, F–35B, and F–35C aircraft.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f2438-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The pilot, aircraft systems, and operational flight environment of the aircraft shall not be assessed in isolation but shall be tested and evaluated as integrated parts of the breathing system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f2439-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The testing and evaluation shall be conducted under a broad range of operating conditions, including variable weather conditions, low-altitude flight, high-altitude flight, during weapons employment, at critical phases of flight such as take-off and landing, and in other challenging environments and operating flight conditions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f243a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The testing and evaluation shall assess operational flight environments for the pilot that replicate expected conditions and durations for high gravitational force loading, rapid changes in altitude, rapid changes in airspeed, and varying degrees of moderate gravitational force loading.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f243b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>A diverse group of pilots shall participate in the testing and evaluation, including—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1605">135 STAT. 1605</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f243c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>pilots who are test-qualified and pilots who are not test-qualified; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f243d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>pilots who vary in gender, physical conditioning, height, weight, and age, and any other attributes that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f243e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Aircraft involved in the testing and evaluation shall perform operations with operationally representative and realistic aircraft configurations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The testing and evaluation shall include assessments of pilot life support gear and relevant equipment, including the pilot breathing mask apparatus.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>The testing and evaluation shall include testing data from pilot reports, measurements of breathing pressures and air delivery response timing and flow, cabin pressure, air-speed, acceleration, measurements of hysteresis during all phases of flight, measurements of differential pressure between mask and cabin altitude, and measurements of spirometry and specific oxygen saturation levels of the pilot immediately before and immediately after each flight.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>The analysis of the safety and effectiveness of the breathing system shall thoroughly assess any physiological effects reported by pilots, including effects on health, fatigue, cognition, and perception of any breathing difficulty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The testing and evaluation shall include the participation of subject matter experts who have familiarity and technical expertise regarding design and functions of the aircraft, its propulsion system, pilot breathing system, life support equipment, human factors, and any other systems or subject matter the Secretary determines necessary to conduct effective testing and evaluation. At a minimum, such subject matter experts shall include aerospace physiologists, engineers, flight surgeons, and scientists.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>In carrying out the testing and evaluation, the Secretary of Defense may seek technical support and subject matter expertise from the Naval Air Systems Command, the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Office of Naval Research, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and any other organization or element of the Department of Defense or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration that the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, determines appropriate to support the testing and evaluation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763f4a58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Corrective Actions</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the submittal of a final report under subsection (e) for an aircraft fleet, the Secretary of Defense shall take such actions as are necessary to correct all deficiencies, shortfalls, and gaps in the breathing system that were discovered or reported as a result of the testing and evaluation of such aircraft fleet under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763f4a5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preliminary Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than the date specified in paragraph (2), for each aircraft fleet tested and evaluated under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a separate preliminary report, based on the initial results of such testing and evaluation, that includes—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1606">135 STAT. 1606</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>the initial findings and recommendations of the Secretary;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>potential corrective actions that the Secretary of Defense may carry out to address deficiencies in the breathing system of the aircraft tested; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>the results of initial review and assessment, conducted by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for purposes of the report, of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/d/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the testing and evaluation plans, execution, processes, data, and technical results of the testing and evaluation activities under subsection (a); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/d/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>the initial findings, recommendations, and potential corrective actions determined by the Secretary of Defense under subparagraphs (A) and (B).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The date specified in this paragraph is the earlier of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a date selected by the Secretary of the Air Force that is not later than 180 days after the testing and evaluation of the aircraft fleet under subsection (a) has been completed; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>one year after the commencement of the testing and evaluation of the aircraft fleet under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763f4a68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than two years after the commencement of the testing and evaluation under subsection (a) for an aircraft fleet, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on the results of such testing with respect to such aircraft fleet that includes, based on the final results of such testing and evaluation—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>findings and recommendations with respect to the breathing system; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the specific actions the Secretary will carry out to correct deficiencies in the breathing system, as required under subsection (c).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763f4a6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Review of Final Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center with relevant expertise to conduct an independent sufficiency review of the final reports submitted under subsection (e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than seven months after the date on which the Secretary of Defense enters into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center under paragraph (1), the center shall submit to the Secretary a report on the results of the review conducted under such paragraph.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f4a72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s224/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense receives the report under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall submit the report to the congressional defense committees.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e11863" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s225" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="225">SEC. 225. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f4a73-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>IDENTIFICATION OF THE HYPERSONICS FACILITIES AND CAPABILITIES OF THE MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITY BASE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763f9894-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s225/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1607">135 STAT. 1607</page> shall identify each facility and capability of the Major Range and Test Facility Base—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f9895-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s225/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the primary mission of which is the test and evaluation of hypersonics technology; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f9896-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s225/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>that provides other test and evaluation capabilities to support the development of hypersonics technology.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763f9897-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s225/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f9898-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on a plan to improve the capabilities identified under subsection (a), including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f9899-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s225/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f989a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><content>a schedule for such improvements; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y763f989b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s225/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f989c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Proposals.</p></sidenote><content>a description of any organizational changes, investments, policy changes, or other activities the Secretary proposes to carry out as part of such plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y763f989d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s225/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763f989e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Major Range and Test Facility Base</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Major Range and Test Facility Base</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s196/i">section 196(i) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e11938" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="226">SEC. 226. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763fbfaf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x763fbfb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REVIEW OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PERFORMANCE METRICS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7640d121-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7640d122-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d123-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>review the potential applications of artificial intelligence and digital technology to the platforms, processes, and operations of the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d124-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>establish performance objectives and accompanying metrics for the incorporation of artificial intelligence and digital readiness into such platforms, processes, and operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7640d125-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7640d126-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Performance Objectives and Accompanying Metrics</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d127-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7640d128-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Skill gaps</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall require each Secretary of a military department and the heads of such other organizations and elements of the Department of Defense as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d129-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>conduct a comprehensive review and assessment of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7640d12a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>skill gaps in the fields of software development, software engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7640d12b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the qualifications of civilian personnel needed for both management and specialist tracks in such fields; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7640d12c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the qualifications of military personnel (officer and enlisted) needed for both management and specialist tracks in such fields; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d12d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>establish recruiting, training, and talent management performance objectives and accompanying metrics for achieving and maintaining staffing levels needed to fill identified gaps and meet the needs of the Department for skilled personnel.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d12e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">AI modernization activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d12f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>assess investment by the Department of Defense in artificial intelligence innovation, science and technology, and research and development;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d130-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>assess investment by the Department in test and evaluation of artificial intelligence capabilities; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1608">135 STAT. 1608</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d131-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>establish performance objectives and accompanying metrics for artificial intelligence modernization activities of the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d132-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7640d133-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exercises, wargames, and experimentation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conjunction with the activities of the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a), the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d134-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>assess the integration of artificial intelligence into war-games, exercises, and experimentation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d135-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>develop performance objectives and accompanying metrics for such integration.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d136-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Logistics and sustainment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall require the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, with support from the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d137-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>assess the application of artificial intelligence in logistics and sustainment systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d138-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>establish performance objectives and accompanying metrics for integration of artificial intelligence in the Department of Defense logistics and sustainment enterprise.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d139-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7640d13a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Business applications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall require the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), in coordination with the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d13b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>assess the integration of artificial intelligence for administrative functions that can be performed with robotic process automation and artificial intelligence-enabled analysis; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640d13c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>establish performance objectives and accompanying metrics for the integration of artificial intelligence in priority business process areas of the Department of Defensee, including the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7640d13d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Human resources.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7640d13e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Budget and finance, including audit.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7640d13f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Retail.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7640d140-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/5/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Real estate.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7640d141-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/5/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Health care.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7640d142-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/5/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>Logistics.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7640d143-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/5/B/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>Such other business processes as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7640d144-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the completion of the review required by subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640f855-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7640f856-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Proposals.</p></sidenote><content>the findings of the Secretary with respect to the review and any action taken or proposed to be taken by the Secretary to address such findings; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7640f857-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s226/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the performance objectives and accompanying metrics established under subsections (a)(2) and (b).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1609">135 STAT. 1609</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e12173" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s227" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="227">SEC. 227. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7640f858-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MODIFICATION OF THE JOINT COMMON FOUNDATION PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76416d89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s227/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Joint Common Foundation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall modify the Joint Common Foundation program conducted by the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center to ensure that Department of Defense components can more easily contract with leading commercial artificial intelligence companies to support the rapid and efficient development and deployment of applications and capabilities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76416d8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s227/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifying Commercial Companies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall take such actions as may be necessary to increase the number of commercial artificial intelligence companies eligible to provide support to Department of Defense components, including with respect to requirements for cybersecurity protections and processes, to achieve automatic authority to operate and provide continuous delivery, security clearances, data portability, and interoperability.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76416d8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s227/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of FAR Part 12</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, to the maximum extent practicable, commercial artificial intelligence companies are able to offer platforms, services, applications, and tools to Department of Defense components through processes and procedures under part 12 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76416d8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s227/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Objectives of the Joint Common Foundation Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The objectives of the Joint Common Foundation program shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76416d8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Relieving Department of Defense components of the need to design or develop or independently contract for the computing and data hosting platforms and associated services on and through which the component at issue would apply its domain expertise to develop specific artificial intelligence applications.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76416d8e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Providing expert guidance to components in selecting commercial platforms, tools, and services to support the development of component artificial intelligence applications.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76416d8f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Ensuring that leading commercial artificial intelligence technologies and capabilities are easily and rapidly accessible to components through streamlined contracting processes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76416d90-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Assisting components in designing, developing, accessing, or acquiring commercial or non-commercial capabilities that may be needed to support the operational use of artificial intelligence applications.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76416d91-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s227/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Enabling companies to develop software for artificial intelligence applications within secure software development environments that are controlled, sponsored, required, or specified by the Department of Defense, including PlatformOne of the Department of the Air Force</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76416d92-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s227/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76416d93-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on actions taken to carry out this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e12258" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s228" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="228">SEC. 228. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76416d94-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 USC 2001 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>EXECUTIVE EDUCATION ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR SENIOR CIVILIAN AND MILITARY LEADERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7641e2c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s228/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7641e2c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Course</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1610">135 STAT. 1610</page> shall establish executive education activities on emerging technologies for appropriate general and flag officers and senior executive-level civilian leaders that are designed specifically to prepare new general and flag officers and senior executive-level civilian leaders on relevant technologies and how these technologies may be applied to military and business activities in the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7641e2c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s228/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Participation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7641e2c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop a plan for participation in executive education activities established under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7641e2c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7641e2ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of such plan, the Secretary shall ensure that, not later than five years after the date of the establishment of the activities under subsection (a), all appropriate general flag officers and senior executive-level civilian leaders are—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7641e2cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>required to complete the executive education activities under such subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7641e2cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7641e2cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>certified as having successfully completed the executive education activities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7641e2ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s228/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7641e2cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s228/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 the status of the implementation of the activities required by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7641e2d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s228/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7641e2d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s228/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the new general and flag officers and senior executive-level civilian leaders for whom the education activities have been designated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7641e2d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s228/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7641e2d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7641e2d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>A recommendation with respect to continuing or expanding the activities required under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e12367" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="229">SEC. 229. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7641e2d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ACTIVITIES TO ACCELERATE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF DUAL-USE QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7642cd36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a set of activities—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to accelerate the development and deployment of dual-use quantum capabilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to ensure the approach of the United States to investments of the Department of Defense in quantum information science research and development reflects an appropriate balance between scientific progress and the potential economic and security implications of such progress;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>to ensure that the Department of Defense is fully aware and has a technical understanding of the maturity and operational utility of new and emerging quantum technologies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>to ensure the Department of Defense consistently has access to the most advanced quantum capabilities available in the commercial sector to support research and modernization activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7642cd3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7642cd3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (a) and subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the Director <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1611">135 STAT. 1611</page> of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and in consultation with appropriate public and private sector organizations, establish a program under which the Secretary may award assistance to one or more organizations—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to identify defense applications for which dual-use quantum technologies provide a clear advantage over competing technologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to accelerate development of such quantum technologies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to accelerate the deployment of dual-use quantum capabilities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7642cd42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7642cd43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Assistance awarded under the program required by paragraph (1) may consist of a grant, a contract, a cooperative agreement, other transaction, or such other form of assistance as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities and acquisition approaches</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may use the following authorities and approaches for the program required by paragraph (1):</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2374a">Section 2374a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, relating to prizes for advanced technology achievements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 2373 of such title, relating to procurement for experimental purposes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Sections 2371 and 2371b of such title, relating to transactions other than contracts and grants and authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects, respectively.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Section 2358 of such title, relating to research and development projects.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Section 879 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>), relating to defense pilot program for authority to acquire innovative commercial products, technologies, and services using general solicitation competitive procedures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Requirement for milestone payments based on technical achievements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Requirement for cost share from private sector participants in the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Commercial procurement authority under part 12 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642cd4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Such other authorities or approaches as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642f45e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7642f45f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policies and procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with such experts from government and industry as the Secretary considers appropriate, establish policies and procedures to carry out the program required by paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7642f460-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642f461-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7642f462-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan to carry out the activities required by subsection (a) and the program required by subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7642f463-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7642f464-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2022, and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until December 31, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities carried <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1612">135 STAT. 1612</page> out under subsection (a) and the program carried out under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e12572" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s230" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="230">SEC. 230. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7642f465-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL GUARD PARTICIPATION IN MICROREACTOR TESTING AND EVALUATION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense may, in coordination with the Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, assemble a collection of four National Guard units to participate in the testing and evaluation of a micro nuclear reactor program.</content></section> <section id="d39579e12582" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="231">SEC. 231. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7642f466-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4007">10 USC 4007 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON THE USE OF PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764405d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2359">section 2359 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to foster the transition of the science and technology programs, projects, and activities of the Department of Defense from the research, development, pilot, and prototyping phases into acquisition activities and operational use.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764405d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote> Under the pilot program, the Secretary shall seek to enter into agreements with qualified private sector organizations to support—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>matching technology developers with programs, projects, and activities of the Department that may have a use for the technology developed by such developers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>providing technical assistance to appropriate parties on participating in the procurement programs and acquisition processes of the Department, including training and consulting on programming, budgeting, contracting, requirements, and other relevant processes and activities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>overcoming barriers and challenges facing technology developers, including challenges posed by restrictions on accessing secure facilities, networks, and information.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764405dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a), a qualified private sector organization shall give priority to technology producers that are small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632</ref>)), research institutions (as defined in section 9(e) of such Act), or institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001">20 U.S.C 1001</ref>)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764405dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764405de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Terms of Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms of an agreement under subsection (a) shall be determined by the Secretary of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764405df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data Collection</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764405e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan required before implementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may not enter into an agreement under subsection (a) until the date on which the Secretary—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>completes a plan to for carrying out the data collection required under paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>submits the plan to the congressional defense committees.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764405e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data collection required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall collect and analyze data on the pilot program under this section for the purposes of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>developing and sharing best practices for facilitating the transition of science and technology from the research, development, pilot, and prototyping phases into acquisition activities and operational use within the Department of Defense;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1613">135 STAT. 1613</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>providing information to the leadership of the Department on the implementation of the pilot program and related policy issues; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>providing information to the congressional defense committees as required under subsection (e).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764405e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764405ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the Secretary in implementing the pilot program under this section and any related policy issues.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764405eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the pilot program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>service acquisition executives (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the heads of appropriate Defense Agencies and Department of Defense Field Activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>procurement technical assistance centers (as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch142">chapter 142 of title 10, United States Code</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/f/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764405f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>such other individuals and organizations as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764405f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date on which Secretary of Defense enters into the first agreement with a qualified private sector organization under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764405f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Assessment and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an assessment of the pilot program under this section.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764405f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote> The assessment shall include an evaluation of the effectiveness of the pilot program with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/h/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>facilitating the transition of science and technology from the research, development, pilot, and prototyping phases into acquisition activities and operational use within the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/h/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>protecting sensitive information in the course of the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date specified in paragraph (3), the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the assessment conducted under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/h/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764405f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The date specified in this paragraph is the earlier of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/h/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>four years after the date on which the Secretary of Defense enters into the first agreement with a qualified private sector organization under subsection (a): or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764405fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s231/h/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e12837" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="232">SEC. 232. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764405fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON DATA REPOSITORIES TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7644a23d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7644a23e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Data Repositories</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief Data Officer of the Department of Defense and the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (and such other officials as the Secretary determines appropriate), may carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a23f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>establishes data repositories containing Department of Defense data sets relevant to the development of artificial intelligence software and technology; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1614">135 STAT. 1614</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a240-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>allows appropriate public and private sector organizations to access such data repositories for the purpose of developing improved artificial intelligence and machine learning software capabilities that may, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, be procured by the Department to satisfy Department requirements and technology development goals.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7644a241-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary of Defense carries out the pilot program under subsection (a), the data repositories established under the program—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a242-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>may include unclassified training quality data sets and associated labels representative of diverse types of information, representing Department of Defense missions, business processes, and activities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a243-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a244-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>be categorized and annotated to support development of a common evaluation framework for artificial intelligence models and other technical software solutions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a245-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>be made available to appropriate public and private sector organizations to support rapid development of software and artificial intelligence capabilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a246-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>include capabilities and tool sets to detect, evaluate, and correct errors in data annotation, identify gaps in training data used in model development that would require additional data labeling, and evaluate model performance across the life cycle of the data repositories; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a247-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>be developed to support other missions and activities as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7644a248-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7644a249-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a24a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>whether the Secretary intends to carry out the pilot program under this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a24b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>if the Secretary does not intend to carry out the pilot program, an explanation of the reasons for such decision;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a24c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>if the Secretary does intend to carry out the pilot program, or if the Secretary has already initiated the pilot program as of the date of the briefing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a24d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7644a24e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the types of information the Secretary determines are feasible and advisable to include in the data repositories described in subsection (a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7644a24f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s232/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e12952" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="233">SEC. 233. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7644a250-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4571">10 USC 4571 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAMS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE TO FACILITATE 5G DEPLOYMENT ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764565a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plans</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764565a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for a pilot program for the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the availability of fifth-generation wireless telecommunications services on military installations under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1615">135 STAT. 1615</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each plan submitted under paragraph (1) by a Secretary of a military department shall include, with respect to such military department, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764565a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of military installations at which the pilot program will be carried out, including at least one military installation of the department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of authorities that will be used to execute the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764565a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>A timeline for the implementation and duration of the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The identity of each telecommunication carrier that intends to use the telecommunications infrastructure deployed pursuant to the pilot to provide fifth-generation wireless telecommunication services at each of the military installations listed under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764565ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of need for centralized processes and points of contacts to facilitate deployment of the telecommunications infrastructure.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764565ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764565ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Programs Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall establish a pilot program in accordance with the plan submitted by the Secretary under subsection (a)(1).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764565af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764565b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date on which a Secretary of a military department commences a pilot program under subsection (b), and not less frequently than once every 180 days thereafter until the completion of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report submitted under paragraph (1) for a pilot program shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the status of the pilot program at each military installation at which the pilot program is carried out.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the use of, and services provided by, telecommunications carriers of the telecommunications infrastructure at each military installation under the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Such additional information as the Secretary of the military department considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764565b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Telecommunications Infrastructure Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>telecommunications infrastructure</term>” includes, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Macro towers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Small cell poles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Distributed antenna systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Dark fiber.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764565bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s233/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Power solutions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e13120" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="234">SEC. 234. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON DEVELOPMENT OF PROTOTYPES FOR THE OPTIONALLY MANNED FIGHTING VEHICLE PENDING REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7645daec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7645daed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may not enter into a contract for the development of a physical prototype for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle or any other next-generation infantry fighting vehicle of the Army until a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary submits <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1616">135 STAT. 1616</page> to the congressional defense committees the report required under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7645daee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7645daef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the analysis supporting the determination of formal requirements or desired characteristics for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle refined through the concept and detailed design phases of the acquisition strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7645daf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7645daf1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A detailed description of the formal requirements applicable to the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle or desired characteristics guiding the physical prototyping phase of the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76460102-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the analysis conducted to finalize such requirements and characteristics.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76460103-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle-equipped force structure designs and the operational concepts analyzed during the vehicle concept design and detailed design phases.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76460104-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A detailed description of the analysis conducted, trade-offs considered, and conclusions drawn with respect to the force structure designs and operational concepts, survivability, mobility, lethality, payload, and combat effectiveness in execution of the critical operational tasks required of fighting-vehicle-equipped infantry.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76460105-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76460106-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment and comparison of the combat effectiveness (including survivability, mobility, and lethality) of combined arms company teams equipped with Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicles compared to those equipped with fully modernized Bradley Fighting Vehicles.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76460107-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76460108-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>At least 30 days prior to the submission of the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the preliminary findings of the Secretary with respect to each element specified in subsection (b)(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76460109-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7646010a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the report under subsection (b) is submitted, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written assessment of the report, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7646010b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an assessment of the objectivity, validity, and reliability of the Army’s analysis with respect to each element specified in subsection (b)(2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7646010c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s234/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any other matters the Comptroller General determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e13230" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="235">SEC. 235. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON TRANSFER OF CERTAIN OPERATIONAL FLIGHT TEST EVENTS AND REDUCTIONS IN OPERATIONAL FLIGHT TEST CAPACITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7646763d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7646763e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7646763f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76467640-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76467641-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy may not take any action described in paragraph (2) until the date on which the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, in consultation with the Secretary of the Navy, certifies to the congressional defense committees that the use of non-test designated units <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1617">135 STAT. 1617</page> to conduct flight testing will not have any appreciable effect on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76467642-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the cost or schedule of any naval aviation or naval aviation-related program; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76467643-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the efficacy of test execution, analysis, and evaluation for any such program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76467644-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Actions described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The actions described in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76467645-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The delegation of any operational flight test event to be conducted by a non-test designated unit.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76467646-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Any action that would reduce, below the levels authorized and in effect on October 1, 2020, any of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76467647-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The aviation or aviation-related operational testing and evaluation capacity of the Department of the Navy.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76467648-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The personnel billets assigned to support such capacity.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76469d59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The aviation force structure, aviation inventory, or quantity of aircraft assigned to support such capacity, including rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76469d5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76469d5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 1, 2022, the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that assesses each of the following as of the date of the report:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76469d5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The design and effectiveness of the testing and evaluation infrastructure and capacity of the Department of the Navy, including an assessment of whether such infrastructure and capacity is sufficient to carry out the acquisition and sustainment testing required for the aviation-related programs of the Department of Defense and the naval aviation-related programs of the Department of the Navy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76469d5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76469d5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>The plans of the Secretary of the Navy to reduce the testing and evaluation capacity and infrastructure of the Navy with respect to naval aviation in fiscal year 2022 and subsequent fiscal years, as specified in the budget of the President submitted to Congress on May 28, 2021.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76469d5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The technical, fiscal, and programmatic issues and risks associated with the plans of the Secretary of the Navy to delegate and task non-test designated operational naval aviation units and organizations to efficiently and effectively execute, analyze, and evaluate testing and evaluation master plans for all aviation-related programs and projects of the Department of the Navy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76469d60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s235/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Non-test Designated Unit Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>non-test designated unit</term>” means a naval aviation unit that does not have designated as its primary mission operational testing and evaluation in support of naval aviation or naval aviation-related projects and programs.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e13346" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s236" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="236">SEC. 236. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN C–130 AIRCRAFT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7646eb81-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7646eb82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7646eb83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7646eb84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote> of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Navy may be obligated or expended to procure a C–130 aircraft for testing and evaluation as a potential replacement for the E–6B <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1618">135 STAT. 1618</page> aircraft until the date on which all of the following conditions are met:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7646eb85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s236/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy has submitted to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7646eb86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s236/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the unit cost of each such C–130 test aircraft;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7646eb87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s236/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the life cycle sustainment plan for such C–130 aircraft;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7646eb88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s236/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a statement indicating whether such C–130 aircraft will be procured using multiyear contracting authority under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306b">section 2306b of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7646eb89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s236/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the total amount of funds needed to complete the procurement of such C–130 aircraft.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7646eb8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s236/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7646eb8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7646eb8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of the Navy has certified to the congressional defense committees that C–130 aircraft in the inventory of the Air Force as of the date of the enactment of this Act would not be capable of fulfilling all requirements under the E–6B aircraft program of record.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7646eb8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s236/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Commander of the United States Strategic Command has submitted to the congressional defense committees a report identifying the plan for hardware that will replace the E–6B aircraft while fulfilling all requirements under the E–6B program of record.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e13408" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s237" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="237">SEC. 237. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR VC–25B AIRCRAFT PROGRAM PENDING SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7647129e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s237/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7647129f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764712a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees an integrated master schedule that has been approved by the Secretary for the VC–25B presidential aircraft recapitalization program of the Air Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764712a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s237/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764712a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Air Force for the VC–25B aircraft, not more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force submits to the congressional defense committees the documentation required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e13439" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s238" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="238">SEC. 238. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE HIGH ACCURACY DETECTION AND EXPLOITATION SYSTEM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x764739b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764739b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote> the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for research, development, test, and evaluation for the Army for the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff certifies to the congressional defense committees that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764739b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s238/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System enables multi-domain operations for the Army and is consistent with the Joint All Domain Command and Control strategy of the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764739b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stB/s238/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in a conflict, the System will be able to operate at standoff distances for survivability against enemy air defenses, while providing signals intelligence, electronic intelligence, communications intelligence, or synthetic aperture radar or moving target indicator information to the ground component commander, consistent with planned operational concepts.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1619">135 STAT. 1619</page></content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e13464" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Plans, Reports, and Other Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e13469" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s241" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="241">SEC. 241. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s139/h/2">Section 139(h)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, through January 31, 2026</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e13485" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s242" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="242">SEC. 242. </num><heading>ADAPTIVE ENGINE TRANSITION PROGRAM ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR THE F–35A AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764787d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s242/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764787d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 14 days after the date on which the budget of the President for fiscal year 2023 is submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the integration of the Adaptive Engine Transition Program propulsion system into the F–35A aircraft.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764787d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s242/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764787da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s242/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A competitive acquisition strategy, informed by fiscal considerations, to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764787db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s242/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>integrate the Adaptive Engine Transition Program propulsion system into the F–35A aircraft; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764787dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s242/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764787dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>begin, not later than fiscal year 2027, activities to retrofit all F–35A aircraft with such propulsion system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764787de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s242/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An implementation plan to implement such strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764787df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s242/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764787e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><content>A schedule annotating pertinent milestones and yearly fiscal resource requirements for the implementation of such strategy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e13546" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="243">SEC. 243. </num><heading>ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR AN ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR F–35B AND F–35C AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7647fd11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7647fd12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 14 days after the date on which the budget of the President for fiscal year 2023 is submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of the Navy, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the integration of an advanced propulsion system into F–35B and F–35C aircraft.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7647fd13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7647fd14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7647fd15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7647fd16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An analysis the effects of an advanced propulsion system on the combat effectiveness and sustainment costs of F–35B and F–35C aircraft, including any effects resulting from—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7647fd17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>increased thrust, fuel efficiency, thermal capacity, and electrical generation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7647fd18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>improvements in acceleration, speed, range, and overall mission effectiveness.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7647fd19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>An assessment of how the integration of an advanced propulsion system may result in—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7647fd1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a reduction in dependency on support assets, including air refueling and replenishment tankers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7647fd1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an overall cost benefit to the Department from reduced acquisition and sustainment for such support assets.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1620">135 STAT. 1620</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7647fd1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7647fd1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A competitive acquisition strategy (informed by fiscal considerations, the assessment of combat effectiveness under paragraph (1), and consideration of technical limitations)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7647fd1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to integrate an advanced propulsion system into F–35B aircraft and F–35C aircraft;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7647fd1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to begin, not later than fiscal year 2027, activities to produce all F–35B aircraft and all F–35C aircraft with such propulsion systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7647fd20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to begin, not later than fiscal year 2027, activities to retrofit all F–35B aircraft and all F–35C aircraft with such propulsion systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7647fd21-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Advanced Propulsion System Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, term “<term>advanced propulsion system</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7647fd22-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a derivative of the propulsion system developed for the F–35 aircraft under the Adaptive Engine Transition Program of the Air Force; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7647fd23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s243/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a derivative of a propulsion system previously developed for the F–35 aircraft.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e13657" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s244" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="244">SEC. 244. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND TEST ENTERPRISE OF THE AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76484b44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s244/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall conduct an assessment of the ability of the Air Force Research Laboratory to effectively carry out development and testing activities with respect to the capabilities of the Space Force specific to space access and space operations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76484b45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s244/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the assessment conducted under subsection (a). The report shall include an explanation of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76484b46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s244/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>any challenges to the development and testing capabilities of the Air Force Research Laboratory as described subsection (a), including any challenges relating to test activities and infrastructure;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76484b47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s244/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any changes to the organizational structure of the Laboratory that may be needed to enable the laboratory to adequately address the missions of both the Space Force and the Air Force generally, and the amount of funding, if any, required to implement such changes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76484b48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s244/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>any barriers to the recapitalization of the testing infrastructure of the Laboratory; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76484b49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s244/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76484b4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>the plans of the Secretary to address the issues identified under paragraphs (1) through (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e13704" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="245">SEC. 245. </num><heading>STUDY ON EFFICIENT USE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TEST AND EVALUATION ORGANIZATIONS, FACILITIES, AND LABORATORIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76490e9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76490e9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76490e9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall direct the Defense Science Board to carry out a study on the resources and capabilities of the test and evaluation organizations, facilities, and laboratories of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76490e9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Participants in the study conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1621">135 STAT. 1621</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76490e9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Such members of the Defense Science Board as the Chairman of the Board considers appropriate for the study.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76490ea0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Such additional temporary members or contracted support as the Secretary—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76490ea1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>selects from those recommended by the Chairman for purposes of the study; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76490ea2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>considers to have significant technical, policy, or military expertise relevant to defense test and evaluation missions.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76490ea3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76490ea4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Assessment of the effectiveness of current developmental testing, operational testing, and integrated testing within the Department of Defense in meeting statutory objectives and the test and evaluation requirements of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Identification of industry and government best practices for conducting developmental testing, operational testing, and integrated testing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Potential applicability of industry and government best practices for conducting developmental testing, operational testing, and integrated testing within the Department to improve test and evaluation outcomes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Identification of duplication of efforts and other non- or low-value added activities that reduce speed and effectiveness of test and evaluation activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Assessment of test and evaluation oversight organizations within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, including their authorities, responsibilities, activities, resources, and effectiveness, including with respect to acquisition programs of the military departments and Defense Agencies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Assessment of the research, development, test, and evaluation infrastructure master plan required under section 252 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Development and assessment of potential courses of action to improve the effectiveness of oversight of developmental testing, operational testing, and integrated testing activities, and test and evaluation resources within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, including as one such course of action establishing a single integrated office with such responsibilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764935bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764935be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Development of such recommendations as the Defense Science Board may have for legislative changes, authorities, organizational realignments, and administrative actions to improve test and evaluation oversight and capabilities, and facilitate better test and evaluation outcomes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/3/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764935c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide the Defense Science Board with timely access to appropriate information, data, resources, and analysis so that the Board may conduct a thorough and independent analysis as required under this subsection.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1622">135 STAT. 1622</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report of board</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date on which the Secretary of Defense directs the Defense Science Board to conduct the study under paragraph (1), or December 1, 2022, whichever occurs earlier, the Board shall transmit to the Secretary a final report on the study.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764935c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense receives the final report under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees such report and such comments as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764935c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s245/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764935c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the schedule and plan to execute activities under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e13884" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s246" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="246">SEC. 246. </num><heading>REPORT ON AUTONOMY INTEGRATION IN MAJOR WEAPON SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764983e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s246/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on activities to resource and integrate autonomy software into appropriate systems to enable the continued operational capability of such systems in GPS-denied environments by fiscal year 2025.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764983e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s246/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764983e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s246/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764983ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of systems, to be selected by the Secretary of Defense, which can be integrated with autonomy software as described in subsection (a) by fiscal year 2025;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764983eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s246/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764983ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote><content>timelines for integrating autonomy software into the systems as identified under paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764983ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s246/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764983ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>funding requirements related to the development, acquisition, and testing of autonomy software for such systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764983ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s246/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764983f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>plans to leverage advanced artificial intelligence technologies, as appropriate, for such systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764983f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s246/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764983f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>plans for ensuring the safety and security of such systems equipped with autonomy software, including plans for testing, evaluation, validation, and verification of such systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764983f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s246/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764983f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of Department of Defense policies in effect as of the date of the report that would need to be modified or revoked in order to implement the software integration described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764983f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s246/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e13965" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s247" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="247">SEC. 247. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764983f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REGARDING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7649f927-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s247/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On an annual basis during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the recommendations made by the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence with respect to the Department of Defense.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7649f928-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7649f929-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote> Each such report shall include—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1623">135 STAT. 1623</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7649f92a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s247/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>for each such recommendation, a determination of whether the Secretary of Defense intends to implement the recommendation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7649f92b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s247/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7649f92c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7649f92d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>in the case of a recommendation the Secretary intends to implement, the intended timeline for implementation, a description of any additional resources or authorities required for such implementation, and the plan for such implementation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7649f92e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s247/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in the case of a recommendation the Secretary determines is not advisable or feasible, the analysis and justification of the Secretary in making that determination; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7649f92f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s247/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in the case of a recommendation the Secretary determines the Department is already implementing through a separate line of effort, the analysis and justification of the Secretary in making that determination.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7649f930-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s247/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not less frequently than once each year during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7649f931-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s247/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the progress of the Secretary in analyzing and implementing the recommendations made by the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence with respect to the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7649f932-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s247/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any programs, projects, or other activities of the Department that are being carried out to advance the recommendations of the Commission; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7649f933-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tII/stC/s247/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the amount of funding provided for such programs, projects, and activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="title" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>TITLE III—</designator> <label>OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Authorization of Appropriations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 301. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Energy and Environment</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 311. </designator> <label>Inclusion of impacts on military installation resilience in the National Defense Strategy and associated documents.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 312. </designator> <label>Energy efficiency targets for Department of Defense data centers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 313. </designator> <label>Grants for maintaining or improving military installation resilience.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 314. </designator> <label>Maintenance of current analytical tools in evaluating energy resilience measures.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 315. </designator> <label>Authority to transfer amounts derived from energy cost savings.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 316. </designator> <label>Exemption from prohibition on use of open-air burn pits in contingency operations outside the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 317. </designator> <label>Expansion of purposes of Sentinel Landscapes Partnership program to include resilience.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 318. </designator> <label>Inspection of piping and support infrastructure at Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, Hawai‘i.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 319. </designator> <label>Energy, water, and waste net-zero requirement for major military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 320. </designator> <label>Demonstration program on domestic production of rare earth elements from coal byproducts.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 321. </designator> <label>Long-duration demonstration initiative and joint program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 322. </designator> <label>Pilot program to test new software to track emissions at certain military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 323. </designator> <label>Department of Defense plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>National Security Climate Resilience</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 331. </designator> <label>Definitions.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1624">135 STAT. 1624</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 332. </designator> <label>Climate Resilience Infrastructure Initiative of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 333. </designator> <label>Inclusion of information regarding extreme weather and cyber attacks or disruptions in reports on national technology and industrial base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 334. </designator> <label>Climate resilience in planning, engagement strategies, infrastructure, and force development of Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 335. </designator> <label>Assessment of climate risks to infrastructure of Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Treatment of Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 341. </designator> <label>Treatment by Department of Defense of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 342. </designator> <label>Extension of transfer authority for funding of study and assessment on health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water by Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 343. </designator> <label>Temporary moratorium on incineration by Department of Defense of perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, and aqueous film forming foam.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 344. </designator> <label>Review and guidance relating to prevention and mitigation of spills of aqueous film-forming foam.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 345. </designator> <label>Public disclosure of results of Department of Defense testing of water for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 346. </designator> <label>Review of agreements with non-Department entities with respect to prevention and mitigation of spills of aqueous film-forming foam.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 347. </designator> <label>Comptroller General study on Department of Defense procurement of certain items containing certain PFAS substances.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 348. </designator> <label>Report on schedule for completion of remediation of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 349. </designator> <label>Report on remediation of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances at certain military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Logistics and Sustainment</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 351. </designator> <label>Mitigation of contested logistics challenges of the Department of Defense through reduction of operational energy demand.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 352. </designator> <label>Global bulk fuel management and delivery.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 353. </designator> <label>Test and evaluation of potential biobased solution for corrosion control and mitigation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 354. </designator> <label>Pilot program on digital optimization of organic industrial base maintenance and repair operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 355. </designator> <label>Improved oversight for implementation of Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program of the Navy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 356. </designator> <label>Report and certification requirements regarding sustainment costs for fighter aircraft programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 357. </designator> <label>Comptroller General annual reviews of F–35 sustainment efforts.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Reports</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 361. </designator> <label>Inclusion of information regarding borrowed military manpower in readiness reports.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 362. </designator> <label>Annual report on material readiness of Navy ships.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 363. </designator> <label>Incident reporting requirements for Department of Defense regarding lost or stolen weapons.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 364. </designator> <label>Strategy and annual report on critical language proficiency of special operations forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle G—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 371. </designator> <label>Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Clearinghouse matters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 372. </designator> <label>Establishment of Joint Safety Council.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 373. </designator> <label>Improvements and clarifications related to military working dogs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 374. </designator> <label>Extension of temporary authority to extend contracts and leases under the ARMS Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 375. </designator> <label>Authority to maintain access to category 3 subterranean training facility.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 376. </designator> <label>Accident Investigation Review Board.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 377. </designator> <label>Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations on preventing tactical vehicle training accidents.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 378. </designator> <label>Requirements relating to emissions control tactics, techniques, and procedures.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 379. </designator> <label>Management of fatigue among crew of naval surface ships and related improvements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 380. </designator> <label>Authority for activities to improve next generation radar systems capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 381. </designator> <label>Pilot program on military working dog and explosives detection canine health and excellence.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 382. </designator> <label>Department of Defense response to military lazing incidents.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1625">135 STAT. 1625</page> <subtitle id="d39579e14350" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section id="d39579e14355" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stA/s301" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for operation and maintenance, as specified in the funding table in section 4301.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e14363" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Energy and Environment</heading> <section id="d39579e14368" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF IMPACTS ON MILITARY INSTALLATION RESILIENCE IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764ba6e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Defense Strategy and Defense Planning Guidance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">Section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)(B)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>actors,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>actors, and the current or projected threats to military installation resilience,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after clause (ix), the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y764ba6e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">“(x) </num><content>Strategic goals to address or mitigate the current and projected risks to military installation resilience.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>priorities,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>priorities, including priorities relating to the current or projected risks to military installation resilience,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764ba6ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Defense Sustainment and Logistics Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The first section 118a of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>capabilities,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>capabilities, response to risks to military installation resilience,</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> such section, as amended by subparagraph (A), as section 118b; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by moving such section so as to appear after section 118a.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical and conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The table of sections for chapter 2 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764ba6f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the first item relating to section 118a; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 118a the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“118b. </designator> <label>National Defense Sustainment and Logistics Review.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba6f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/b/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 314(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764ba6f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s118b">10 USC 118b note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 118a</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 118b</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1626">135 STAT. 1626</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764ba6f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chairman’s Risk Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s153/b/2/B">Section 153(b)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after clause (vi) the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y764ba6f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>Identify and assess risk resulting from, or likely to result from, current or projected effects on military installation resilience.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764ba6f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764ba6f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2864">10 USC 2864 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategic Decisions Relating to Military Installations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of each military department, with respect to any installation under the jurisdiction of that Secretary, and the Secretary of Defense, with respect to any installation of the Department of Defense that is not under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department, shall consider the strategic risks associated with military installation resilience.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764ba6fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Defense Strategy and National Military Strategy</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764ba6fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764ba6fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate, shall incorporate the security implications of military installation resilience into the National Defense Strategy and the National Military Strategy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764ba6fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Security Planning Documents</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall consider the security implications associated with military installation resilience in developing the Defense Planning Guidance under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g/2">section 113(g)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Risk Assessment of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under section 153(b)(2) of such title, and other relevant strategy, planning, and programming documents and processes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764ba6fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Campaign Plans of Combatant Commands</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the national security implications associated with military installation resilience are integrated into the campaign plans of the combatant commands.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764ba6ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Security Implications Associated With Military Installation Resilience</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba700-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report describing how the aspects of military installation resilience have been incorporated into modeling, simulation, war-gaming, and other analyses by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba701-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764ba702-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification to Annual Report Related to Installations Energy Management, Energy Resilience, and Mission Assurance and Readiness</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba703-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/i/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2925/a">Section 2925(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba704-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/i/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (8) as paragraph (10); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764ba705-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/i/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (7) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y764bce16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764bce17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>A description of the effects on military readiness, and an estimate of the financial costs to the Department of Defense, reasonably attributed to adverse impacts to military installation resilience during the year preceding the submission of the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1627">135 STAT. 1627</page> report, including loss of or damage to military networks, systems, installations, facilities, and other assets and capabilities of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y764bce18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764bce19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of vulnerabilities to military installation resilience.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764bce1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764bce1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2925">10 USC 2925 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of assessment tool</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use the Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Tool of the Department (or such successor tool) in preparing each report under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2925/a">section 2925(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as amended by paragraph (1)).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764bce1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/j" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764bce1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2864">10 USC 2864 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764bce1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/j/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>military installation resilience</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/e">section 101(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764bce1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/j/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>National Defense Strategy</term>” means the national defense strategy under section 113(g)(1) of such title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764bce20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s311/j/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>National Military Strategy</term>” means the national military strategy under section 153(b) of such title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e14784" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>ENERGY EFFICIENCY TARGETS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DATA CENTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764cb881-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Energy Efficiency Targets for Data Centers</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764cb882-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch173/schI">Subchapter I of chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y764d06a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2921">“§ 2921.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d06a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2921">10 USC 2921</ref>.</p></sidenote> Energy efficiency targets for data centers</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764d06a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Data Centers</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y764d06a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>For each covered data center, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d06a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>develop a power usage effectiveness target for the data center, based on location, resiliency, industry standards, and best practices;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d06a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>develop a water usage effectiveness target for the data center, based on location, resiliency, industry standards, and best practices;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d06a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>develop other energy efficiency or water usage targets for the data center based on industry standards and best practices, as applicable to meet energy efficiency and resiliency goals;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d06aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>identify potential renewable or clean energy resources, or related technologies such as advanced battery storage capacity, to enhance resiliency at the data center, including potential renewable or clean energy purchase targets based on the location of the data center; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d06ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>identify any statutory, regulatory, or policy barriers to meeting any target under any of subparagraphs (A) through (C).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764d06ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that targets developed under paragraph (1) are consistent with guidance issued by the Secretary of Energy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764d06ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d06ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>covered data center</term>’ means a data center of the Department of Defense that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d06af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is one of the 50 data centers of the Department with the highest annual power usage rates; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d06b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>has been established before the date of the enactment of this section.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1628">135 STAT. 1628</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764d06b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d06b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Standards.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d06b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">New Data Centers</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y764d06b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (2), in the case of any Department of Defense data center established on or after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall establish energy, water usage, and resiliency-related standards that the data center shall be required to meet based on location, resiliency, industry and Federal standards, and best practices. Such standards shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d06b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>power usage effectiveness standards;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d06b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>water usage effectiveness standards; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2dc7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2dc8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>any other energy or resiliency standards the Secretary determines are appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764d2dc9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2dca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary may waive the requirement for a Department data center established on or after the date of the enactment of this section to meet the standards established under paragraph (1) if the Secretary—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2dcb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2dcc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determines that such waiver is in the national security interest of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2dcd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2dce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><content>submits to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives notice of such waiver and the reasons for such waiver.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2dcf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2dd0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 USC 2911</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2920 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2921. </designator> <label>Energy efficiency targets for data centers.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764d2dd1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inventory of Data Facilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2dd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2dd3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inventory required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>By not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct an inventory of all data centers owned or operated by the Department of Defense.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2dd4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Survey.</p></sidenote> Such survey shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2dd5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2dd6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of data centers owned or operated by the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2dd7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>For each such data center, the earlier of the following dates:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y764d2dd8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The date on which the data center was established.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y764d2dd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The date of the most recent capital investment in new power, cooling, or compute infrastructure at the data center.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2dda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The total average annual power use, in kilowatts, for each such data center.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2ddb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The number of data centers that measure power usage effectiveness and, for each such data center, the power usage effectiveness for the center.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2ddc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The number of data centers that measure water usage effectiveness and, for each such data center, the water usage effectiveness for the center.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2ddd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>A description of any other existing energy efficiency or efficient water usage metrics used by any data center and the applicable measurements for any such center.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2dde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2ddf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the facility resiliency of each data center, including redundant power and cooling facility infrastructure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2de0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/b/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Any other matters determined relevant by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764d2de1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the completion of the inventory required under subsection (b), the Secretary of <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1629">135 STAT. 1629</page> Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the inventory and the energy assessment targets under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2921/a">section 2921(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a). Such report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2de2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2de3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>A timeline of necessary actions required to meet the energy assessment targets for covered data centers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2de4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2de5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>The estimated costs associated with meeting such targets.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2de6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2de7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the business case for meeting such targets, including any estimated savings in operational energy and water costs and estimated reduction in energy and water usage if the targets are met.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d2de8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764d2de9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of any statutory, regulatory, or policy barriers to meeting such targets identified pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2921/a/E">section 2921(a)(E) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764d2dea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s312/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data Center Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>data center</term>” has the meaning given such term in the most recent Integrated Data Collection guidance of the Office of Management and Budget.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e15128" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s313" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR MAINTAINING OR IMPROVING MILITARY INSTALLATION RESILIENCE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x764d54fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2391">Section 2391 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d54fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s313/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b)(5), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764d54fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may also make grants, conclude cooperative agreements, and supplement other Federal funds, in order to assist a State or local government in planning, enhancing infrastructure, and implementing measures and projects (to include resilience measures and projects involving the protection, restoration, and maintenance of natural features) that, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, will contribute to maintaining or improving military installation resilience or will prevent or mitigate encroachment that could affect operations of the Department of Defense.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764d54fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s313/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b)(1)(D)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (1)(D) and (E) and (5)(D) of subsection (b) and subsection (d)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e15169" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s314" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="314">SEC. 314. </num><heading>MAINTENANCE OF CURRENT ANALYTICAL TOOLS IN EVALUATING ENERGY RESILIENCE MEASURES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764d7c0f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s314/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">Section 2911 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764da220-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Life-cycle Costs and Performance of Potential Energy Resilience Projects</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y764dc931-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and institute a process to ensure that the Department of Defense, when evaluating energy resilience measures, uses analytical tools that are accurate and effective in projecting the costs and performance of such measures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764dc932-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Analytical tools used under paragraph (1) shall be—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764dc933-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>designed to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y764dc934-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>provide an accurate projection of the costs and performance of the energy resilience measure being analyzed;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y764dc935-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>be used without specialized training; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1630">135 STAT. 1630</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y764dc936-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>produce resulting data that is understandable and usable by the typical source selection official;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764dc937-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>consistent with standards and analytical tools commonly applied by the Department of Energy and by commercial industry;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764dc938-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>adaptable to accommodate a rapidly changing technological environment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764dc939-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>peer reviewed for quality and precision and measured against the highest level of development for such tools; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764dc93a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764dc93b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>periodically reviewed and updated, but not less frequently than once every three years.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764dc93c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s314/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>If amounts are appropriated to carry out the requirements under subsection (i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">section 2911 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the execution by the Secretary of such requirements.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e15272" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s315" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="315">SEC. 315. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER AMOUNTS DERIVED FROM ENERGY COST SAVINGS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x764df04d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2912">Section 2912 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764df04e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s315/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>until expended</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for that fiscal year and the succeeding fiscal year</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764df04f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s315/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764df050-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Amounts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y764df051-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may transfer amounts described in subsection (a) that remain available for obligation to other funding accounts of the Department of Defense if the purpose for which such amounts will be used is a purpose specified in subsection (b) or (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764df052-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Amounts transferred to a funding account of the Department under paragraph (1) shall be available for obligation for the same period as amounts in that account.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764df053-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764df054-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>At the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report detailing any funds transferred pursuant to paragraph (1) during that fiscal year, including a detailed description of the purpose for which such amounts have been used.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e15334" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s316" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="316">SEC. 316. </num><heading>EXEMPTION FROM PROHIBITION ON USE OF OPEN-AIR BURN PITS IN CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x764e1765-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 317(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 U.S.C. 2701 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764e6586-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption authority for certain locations</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764e6587-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764e6588-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may exempt a location from the prohibition under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines it is in the paramount interest of the United States to do so.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764e6589-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nondelegation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not delegate the authority under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764e658a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting requirement for location exemptions</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764e658b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after granting an exemption pursuant to paragraph (3)(A) with respect to the use of an open-air burn pit at a location, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1631">135 STAT. 1631</page> Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a written report that identifies—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y764e658c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the location of the open-air burn pit;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y764e658d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the number of personnel of the United States assigned to the location where the open-air burn pit is being used;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y764e658e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the size and expected duration of use of the open-air burn pit;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y764e658f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the personal protective equipment or other health risk mitigation efforts that will be used by members of the armed forces when airborne hazards are present, including how such equipment will be provided when required; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y764e6590-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>the need for the open-air burn pit and rationale for granting the exemption.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764e6591-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>A report submitted under subparagraph (A) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e15441" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="317">SEC. 317. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF PURPOSES OF SENTINEL LANDSCAPES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE RESILIENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764f28e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 317 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2684a">10 U.S.C. 2684a note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f28e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and restore</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>to preserve</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f28e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f28e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>resilience,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>benefit of conservation,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f28e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, resilience,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>land management</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f28e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d), in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by an eligible landowner or agricultural producer</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Participation</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f28e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (e) as subsection (f);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f28e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764f4ffa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation by Other Agencies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Other Federal agencies with programs addressing conservation or resilience may, and are encouraged to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f4ffb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>participate in the activities of the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f4ffc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>become full partners in the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f4ffd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>in subsection (f), as redesignated by paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y764f4ffe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x764f4fff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Resilience</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>resilience</term>’ means the capability to avoid, prepare for, minimize the effect of, adapt to, and recover from extreme weather events, flooding, wildfire, or other anticipated or unanticipated changes in environmental conditions.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764f5000-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Program Information in Certain Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2684a/g/2">Section 2684a(g)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f5001-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f5002-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1632">135 STAT. 1632</page> <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y764f5003-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Information concerning the activities undertaken pursuant to the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership established under section 317 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2684a">10 U.S.C. 2684a note</ref>).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764f7714-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation and Cultural Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2694">Section 2694 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f7715-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f7716-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y764f7717-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or involves a sentinel landscape</quotedText>” before the semicolon; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y764f7718-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or that would contribute to maintaining or improving military installation resilience</quotedText>” before the semicolon; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f7719-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y764f771a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or nature-based climate resilience plans</quotedText>” before the period; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y764f771b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (F)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y764f771c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/1/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau>in clause (i)—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y764f771d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/1/B/ii/I/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>single ecosystem that encompasses</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“single ecosystem—<subclause class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="y764f771e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>that encompasses”</content></subclause> </quotedContent>;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y764f771f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/1/B/ii/I/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> clause (ii) as subclause (II) and moving such subclause, as so redesignated, two ems to the right; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y764f7720-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/1/B/ii/I/cc" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">(cc) </num><content>in subclause (II), as redesignated by item (bb), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y764f7721-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/1/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause (ii):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="y764f7722-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>for one or more ecosystems within a sentinel landscape.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y764f7723-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s317/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y764f7724-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sentinel Landscape Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>sentinel landscape</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 317(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2684a">10 U.S.C. 2684a note</ref>).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e15770" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="318">SEC. 318. </num><heading>INSPECTION OF PIPING AND SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AT RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY, HAWAI‘I.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76501365-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to fully effectuate national security, assure the maximum safe utilization of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, and fully address concerns as to potential impacts of the facility on public health, it is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy and the Defense Logistics Agency should—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76501366-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>operate and maintain the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility to the highest standard possible; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76501367-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>require safety inspections to be conducted more frequently based on the corrosion rate of the piping and overall condition of the pipeline system and support equipment at the facility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76501368-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inspection Requirement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76501369-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inspection required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall direct the Naval Facilities Engineering Command to conduct an inspection of the pipeline system, supporting infrastructure, <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1633">135 STAT. 1633</page> and appurtenances, including valves and any other corrosion prone equipment, at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650136a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inspection agent; standards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The inspection required by this subsection shall be performed—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650136b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by an independent American Petroleum Institute certified inspector who will present findings of the inspection and options to the Secretary of the Navy for improving the integrity of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility and its appurtenances; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650136c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in accordance with the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC-3-460-03) and American Petroleum Institute 570 inspection standards.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650136d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The inspection required by this subsection excludes the fuel tanks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7650136e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Life-cycle Sustainment Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>In conjunction with the inspection required by subsection (b), the Naval Facilities Engineering Command shall prepare a life-cycle sustainment plan for the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, which shall consider the current condition and service life of the tanks, pipeline system, and support equipment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7650136f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76501370-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Alternatives to Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an assessment of possible alternatives to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility for bulk fuel storage, including consideration of at least three locations outside of the State of Hawai‘i. The assessment shall be based on the overall requirement to support the fuel requirements of the Pacific Fleet, the costs and timeline for recapitalization of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility to the standards delineated in subsection (b)(2)(B), and the costs and timeline to establish an alternative location for secure bulk fuel storage.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76501371-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76501372-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the results of the independent inspection of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility conducted under subsection (b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76501373-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76501374-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>the life-cycle sustainment plan prepared by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command under subsection (c);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76501375-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the results of the assessment conducted by the Secretary under subsection (d) of possible alternatives to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76501376-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s318/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>options on improving the security and maintenance of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e15896" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="319">SEC. 319. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76503a87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>ENERGY, WATER, AND WASTE NET-ZERO REQUIREMENT FOR MAJOR MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7650afb8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7650afb9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 USC 2911 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall improve military installation efficiency, performance, and management by ensuring that at least 10 percent of major military installations achieve energy net-zero and water or waste net-zero by fiscal year 2035.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7650afba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study on Requirement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650afbb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7650afbc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7650afbd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall seek to enter into <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1634">135 STAT. 1634</page> a contract with a federally funded research and development center to carry out a study on the net-zero requirement specified in subsection (a) that assesses, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650afbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Potential methods or strategies to achieve such requirement by the fiscal year 2035 deadline.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650afbf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The resiliency of major military installations subject to such requirement with respect to grid or other utility disruptions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650afc0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The life-cycle costs related to such requirement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650afc1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Computation methods for determining such life-cycle costs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650afc2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7650afc3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Such other matters as the federally funded research and development center carrying out the study determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650afc4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The study under paragraph (1) shall be completed by not later than February 1, 2023.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650afc5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon completion of the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a briefing on the findings of the study.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7650afc6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status Report and Briefings on Progress Toward Meeting Current Goal Regarding Use of Renewable Energy to Meet Facility Energy Needs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650afc7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a report on the progress the Secretary has made toward meeting the goal described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911/g/1/A">section 2911(g)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, with respect to fiscal year 2025.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7650afc8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7650afc9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>During fiscal year 2022 and each succeeding fiscal year through fiscal year 2025, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a briefing on the progress the Secretary has made toward meeting the goal described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911/g/1/A">section 2911(g)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, with respect to fiscal year 2025.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7650afca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s319/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7650afcb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 USC 2911 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Major Military Installation Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>major military installation</term>” has the meaning given to the term “<term>large site</term>” in the most recent version of the Department of Defense Base Structure Report issued before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e16042" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s320" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="320">SEC. 320. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7650afcc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 USC 4811 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM ON DOMESTIC PRODUCTION OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS FROM COAL BYPRODUCTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765124fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s320/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765124fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence carrying out a demonstration program on recovering rare earth elements and critical minerals from acid mine drainage and other coal byproducts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765124ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s320/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Partnership</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the demonstration program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall seek to enter into a partnership with one or more institutions of higher education that can demonstrate techniques for recovering rare earth elements and critical minerals from acid mine drainage and other coal byproducts, as the Secretary considers applicable.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76512500-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s320/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The demonstration program required by subsection (a) shall address the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1635">135 STAT. 1635</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76512501-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s320/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The efficacy of separating rare earth elements and critical minerals from acid mine drainage.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76512502-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s320/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The feasibility of bringing such technology to commercialized scale.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76512503-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s320/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Domestic locations that are appropriate for the deployment of such technology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76512504-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s320/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The ability of such technology to meet the requirements of the defense industrial base to supplement the rare earth element and critical mineral needs of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76512505-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s320/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76512506-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>The demonstration program required by subsection (a) shall be carried out during the one-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the demonstration program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76512507-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s320/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76512508-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the completion of the demonstration program required by subsection (a), the Secretary and the program manager of the institute of higher education with whom the Secretary partners pursuant to subsection (b) shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the elements of the demonstration program set forth under subsection (c).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e16131" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="321">SEC. 321. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76512509-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 USC 2911 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>LONG-DURATION DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE AND JOINT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7651e85a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7651e85b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Initiative</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a demonstration initiative composed of demonstration projects focused on the development of long-duration energy storage technologies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7651e85c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the maximum extent practicable, in selecting demonstration projects to participate in the demonstration initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e85d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>ensure a range of technology types;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e85e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure regional diversity among projects; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e85f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>consider bulk power level, distribution power level, behind-the-meter, microgrid (grid-connected or islanded mode), and off-grid applications.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7651e860-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e861-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7651e862-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of the demonstration initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish within the Department of Defense a joint program to carry out projects—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e863-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to demonstrate promising long-duration energy storage technologies at different scales to promote energy resiliency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e864-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to help new, innovative long-duration energy storage technologies become commercially viable.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e865-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7651e866-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Memorandum of understanding</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of Energy to administer the joint program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e867-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Infrastructure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the joint program, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e868-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>use existing test-bed infrastructure at—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7651e869-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>installations of the Department of Defense; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7651e86a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>facilities of the Department of Energy; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1636">135 STAT. 1636</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e86b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>develop new infrastructure for identified projects, if appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e86c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Goals and metrics</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy shall develop goals and metrics for technological progress under the joint program consistent with energy resilience and energy security policies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e86d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of projects</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e86e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the maximum extent practicable, in selecting projects to participate in the joint program, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy may—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7651e86f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>ensure that projects are carried out under conditions that represent a variety of environments with different physical conditions and market constraints; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7651e870-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>ensure an appropriate balance of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7651e871-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/5/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>larger, operationally-scaled projects, adapting commercially-proven technology that meets military service defined requirements; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7651e872-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/5/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>smaller, lower-cost projects.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7651e873-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the joint program, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy shall give priority to demonstration projects that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7651e874-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7651e875-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><content>make available to the public project information that will accelerate deployment of long-duration energy storage technologies that promote energy resiliency; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7651e876-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s321/c/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>will be carried out as field demonstrations fully integrated into the installation grid at an operational scale.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e16319" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s322" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="322">SEC. 322. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76520f87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76520f88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 USC 2911 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO TEST NEW SOFTWARE TO TRACK EMISSIONS AT CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76523699-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s322/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may conduct a pilot program (to be known as the “Installations Emissions Tracking Program”) to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of software and emerging technologies and methodologies to track real-time emissions from military installations and installation assets.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7652369a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s322/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Goals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The goals of the Installations Emissions Tracking Program shall be—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7652369b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s322/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to evaluate the capabilities of software and emerging technologies and methodologies to effectively track emissions in real time; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7652369c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s322/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to reduce energy costs and increase efficiencies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7652369d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s322/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Locations</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary conducts the Installations Emissions Tracking Program, the Secretary shall select, for purposes of the Program, four major military installations located in different geographical regions of the United States.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e16368" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s323" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="323">SEC. 323. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7652369e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 USC 2911 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PLAN TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76525daf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s323/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76525db0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a plan to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76525db1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stB/s323/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate annual briefings on the progress of the Department of Defense toward meeting science-based emissions targets in the plan required by subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1637">135 STAT. 1637</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e16404" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>National Security Climate Resilience</heading> <section id="d39579e16409" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s331" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="331">SEC. 331. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76525db2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x765284c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  In this subtitle:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765284c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s331/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The terms “climate resilience” and “extreme weather” have the meanings given such terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 332.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765284c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s331/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>climate security</term>” has the meaning given such term in the second subsection (e) of section 120 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3060/e">50 U.S.C. 3060(e)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765284c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s331/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>military installation resilience</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/e">section 101(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e16448" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s332" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="332">SEC. 332. </num><heading>CLIMATE RESILIENCE INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7652d2e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s332/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Climate Resilience Infrastructure Initiative</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch136">Chapter 136 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76532108-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2285">“§ 2285.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76532109-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2285">10 USC 2285</ref>.</p></sidenote> Department of Defense Climate Resilience Infrastructure Initiative</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7653210a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The programs, practices, and activities carried out pursuant to this section shall be known collectively as the ‘Climate Resilience Infrastructure Initiative of the Department of Defense’.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7653210b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7653210c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Hardening and Quick Recovery</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out military installation resilience plans pursuant to section 2864 of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the development by the Department of Defense of requirements for backup utilities, communications, and transportation to ensure that the critical infrastructure of Department facilities is hardened, developed, and constructed for quick recovery from natural disasters and the impacts of extreme weather.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7653210d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7653210e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sustainment and Modernization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall develop sustainment and modernization requirements for facilities of the Department in connection with climate resilience.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7653210f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Collaboration in Planning With Local Communities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall develop, within existing frameworks for collaborative activities between military installations and State and local communities, and in addition to the requirements of section 2864(c) of this title, a framework that authorizes and directs installation commanders to engage with State, regional, and local agencies, and with local communities, on planning for climate resilience, to enhance efficient response to impacts of extreme weather and secure collaborative investment in infrastructure that is resilient to the current and projected impacts of extreme weather.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76532110-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Testing and Training Range Lands</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76532111-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Practices for sustainment of lands</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall develop and implement practices to sustain the lands of the military testing and training ranges of the Department, and the lands of testing and training ranges on State-owned National Guard installations, through the adaptation and resilience of such lands to the current and projected impacts of extreme weather to ensure the ongoing availability of such <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1638">135 STAT. 1638</page> lands to military personnel, weapon systems, and equipment for testing and training purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76532112-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training and education on sustainment of lands</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall develop a program of training and education for members of the Armed Forces (including the reserve components) on the importance of the sustainment of the lands of the military testing and training ranges as described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76532113-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Investment in resilience of lands</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use existing programs of the Department, including the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program of the Department (or such successor program), to provide for investments determined appropriate by the Secretary in the lands of the military testing and training ranges, to increase the resilience and adaptation of such lands to the current and projected impacts of extreme weather for testing and training purposes in connection with current and projected testing and training requirements in the short- and long-term.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76532114-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Certain Technologies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall take appropriate actions to increase the use of low emission, emission-free, and net-zero-emission energy technologies in the operations, programs, projects, and activities of the Department, provided the use is cost effective over the life-cycle of the investment.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76532115-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s332/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76532116-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2281">10 USC 2281</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2285. </designator> <label>Department of Defense Climate Resilience Infrastructure Initiative.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76532117-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s332/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">Section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76532118-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">“(19) </num><content>The term ‘<term>climate resilience</term>’ means the capability to avoid, prepare for, minimize the effect of, adapt to, and recover from, extreme weather, or from anticipated or unanticipated changes in environmental conditions, that do (or have the potential to) adversely affect the national security of the United States or of allies and partners of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76532119-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="20">“(20) </num><content>The term ‘<term>extreme weather</term>’ means recurrent flooding, drought, desertification, wildfires, thawing permafrost, sea level fluctuation, changes in mean high tides, or any other weather-related event, or anticipated change in environmental conditions, that present (or are projected to present) a recurring annual threat to the climate security of the United States or of allies and partners of the United States.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e16638" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s333" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="333">SEC. 333. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF INFORMATION REGARDING EXTREME WEATHER AND CYBER ATTACKS OR DISRUPTIONS IN REPORTS ON NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2504/3/B">Section 2504(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(including vulnerabilities related to the current and projected impacts of extreme weather and to cyber attacks or disruptions)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>industrial base</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e16654" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="334">SEC. 334. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7653482a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN PLANNING, ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FORCE DEVELOPMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7653e46b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Climate Challenges and Climate Resilience in Key Processes of Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1639">135 STAT. 1639</page> shall direct that the acquisition, budget planning and execution, infrastructure planning and sustainment, force development, engagement strategy development, security assistance, and other core processes of the Department of Defense fully consider and make needed adjustments to account for current and emerging climate and environmental challenges and to ensure the climate resilience of assets and capabilities of the Department, to include cost effectiveness over the life cycle of the investment weighed against threat reduction.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7653e46c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Climate Resilience Mission Impact Assessment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7653e46d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall conduct a mission impact assessment on climate resilience for the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7653e46e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7653e46f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the direct impacts of extreme weather on the deployment and operations of the Armed Forces, and the manner in which extreme weather may impact the requirements of the commanders of the combatant commands in the respective areas of responsibility of such commanders, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7653e470-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>an assessment of the evolving posture of peer competitors and impacts to deployment and operations of peer competitors due to extreme weather;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7653e471-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>an assessment of the impacts of expanding requirements for Department humanitarian assistance and disaster response due to extreme weather;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7653e472-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>a threat assessment of the impacts of extreme weather, drought, and desertification on regional stability;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7653e473-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>an assessment of risks to home station strategic and operational support area readiness, including the strategic highway network, the strategic rail network, and strategic air and sea ports; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7653e474-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/b/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7653e475-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Standards.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7653e476-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>the development of standards for data collection to assist decision-making processes for research, development, and acquisition priorities for installation and infrastructure resilience to extreme weather.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7653e477-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A long-term strategic plan, including war games and exercises, centered on climate-driven crises, and a long-term assessment of climate security by the Office of Net Assessment of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7653e478-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7653e479-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review outlining near-term and long-term needs for research, development, and deployment for equipment and other measures required to assure the resilience of the assets and capabilities of the Department and each component thereof, and of key elements of the defense industrial base and supporting transportation networks, to the impacts of extreme weather.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7653e47a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7653e47b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7653e47c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every five years thereafter, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the broader strategic and operational impacts of extreme weather on the Department, <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1640">135 STAT. 1640</page> measures to address such impacts, and progress in implementing new technologies and platforms, training and education methods, and data collection and dissemination for each military department to meet the respective mission requirements of the department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7653e47d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s334/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Research, development, and deployment needs</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report required by paragraph (1) shall identify research, development, and deployment needs for each combatant command and functional command.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e16785" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s335" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="335">SEC. 335. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE RISKS TO INFRASTRUCTURE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7654329e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s335/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall direct the Secretary of each military department to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7654329f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s335/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>assess the vulnerability of installations and other facilities under the jurisdiction of such Secretary, and of State-owned National Guard installations, to the current and projected impacts of extreme weather, using vulnerability and risk assessment tools chosen or developed pursuant to section 326 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1310">133 Stat. 1310</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765432a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s335/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>assess the infrastructure required for successful operation of such installations and facilities in response to any such vulnerabilities and ensure the military installation resilience of such installations and facilities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765432a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s335/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>develop installation-specific plans pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2864/c">section 2864(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and similar plans for State-owned National Guard installations, to address such vulnerabilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765432a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s335/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765432a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Facility Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of each military department shall determine the needs of the military installations and other facilities under the jurisdiction of such Secretary, and of State-owned National Guard installations, based on the level of risks posed by the current and projected impacts of extreme weather, the likelihood of such risks, and the role of such installations and facilities in maintaining overall readiness and operational capability.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765432a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stC/s335/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the assessments and developing the plans required under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the cost effectiveness over the life-cycle of the investment, and the feasibility of solutions and technologies, are considered.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e16847" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Treatment of Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances</heading> <section id="d39579e16852" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="341">SEC. 341. </num><heading>TREATMENT BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7654f5f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch160">Chapter 160 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sections:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1641">135 STAT. 1641</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76559236-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2714">“§ 2714.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76559237-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2714">10 USC 2714</ref>.</p></sidenote> Perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances task force</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76559238-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76559239-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense (in this section referred to as the ‘PFAS Task Force’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7655923a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The members of the PFAS Task Force are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655923b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655923c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655923d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655923e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655923f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76559240-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chairman</inline>.—</heading><content>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall be the chairman of the PFAS Task Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76559241-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and such other individuals as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate shall support the activities of the PFAS Task Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76559242-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the PFAS Task Force are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76559243-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Monitoring the health aspects of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances, as found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76559244-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Identifying, and funding the procurement of, an effective alternative to firefighting foam containing perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b955-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7655b956-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>Coordinating within the Department of Defense with respect to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b957-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7655b958-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>Assessing the perceptions of Congress and the public of the efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7655b959-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7655b95a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, and quarterly thereafter, the Chairman of the PFAS Task Force shall submit to Congress a report on the activities of the task force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7655b95b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b95c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>perfluoroalkyl substance</term>’ means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b95d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>polyfluoroalkyl substance</term>’ means a man-made chemical containing a mix of fully fluorinated carbon atoms, partially fluorinated carbon atoms, and nonfluorinated carbon atoms.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1642">135 STAT. 1642</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7655b95e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2715">“§ 2715.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7655b95f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2715">10 USC 2715</ref>.</p></sidenote> Testing for perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances at military installations and facilities of the National Guard</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7655b960-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7655b961-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7655b962-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7655b963-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall complete preliminary assessment and site inspection testing for perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances at all military installations and facilities of the National Guard located in the United States that are identified as of March 31, 2021, as having a release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7655b964-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of Contamination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Testing conducted under subsection (a) at a military installation or facility of the National Guard shall determine—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b965-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>whether the installation or facility has contamination from a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b966-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>whether activities in connection with such installation or facility have caused contamination from a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance outside of such installation or facility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7655b967-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Response Actions</inline>.—</heading><content>Testing conducted under subsection (a) shall provide at least a preliminary basis for determining whether additional environmental response actions are necessary to address contamination from a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7655b968-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Type of Testing</inline>.—</heading><content>When testing for perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances under subsection (a) or any other provision of law, the Secretary shall use a method to measure for all perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water that has been validated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7655b969-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b96a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>military installation</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 2801(c)(4) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b96b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The terms ‘perfluoroalkyl substance’ and ‘polyfluoroalkyl substance’ have the meanings given such terms in section 2714 of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7655b96c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7655b96d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2700">10 USC 2700</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new items:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2714. </designator> <label>Perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances task force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2715. </designator> <label>Testing for perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances at military installations and facilities of the National Guard.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7655b96e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports on Status of Testing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b96f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7655b970-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the status of the testing conducted under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2715/a">section 2715(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)), during such year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b971-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall identify, with respect to testing conducted under such section 2715(a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b972-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>each military installation or facility where testing has been completed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b973-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>each military installation or facility where testing has not yet been completed;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1643">135 STAT. 1643</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b974-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the projected completion date for testing at military installations or facilities where testing has not yet been completed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b975-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the results of testing at military installations or facilities where testing has been completed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b976-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7655b977-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote><content>the actions planned, and the projected timelines for such actions, for each military installation or facility to address contamination by a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b978-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted not later than January 1 of the fiscal year immediately following the fiscal year covered by the report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b979-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on delegation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may delegate the responsibility for preparing the reports required by paragraph (1) only to the Deputy Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7655b97a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s341/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the terms “military installation”, “perfluoroalkyl substance”, and “polyfluoroalkyl substance” have the meanings given such terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2715">section 2715 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e17243" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s342" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="342">SEC. 342. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF TRANSFER AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING OF STUDY AND ASSESSMENT ON HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES CONTAMINATION IN DRINKING WATER BY AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 316(a)(2)(B)(ii) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1350">131 Stat. 1350</ref>), as amended by section 315(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1713">132 Stat. 1713</ref>), section 321 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1307">133 Stat. 1307</ref>), and section 337 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7655df8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3533">134 Stat. 3533</ref>.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2019, 2020, and 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2019 through 2023</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e17284" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="343">SEC. 343. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7655df8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 USC 2701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON INCINERATION BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES, POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES, AND AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76567bcd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76567bce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Moratorium</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prohibit the incineration of covered materials until the earlier of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76567bcf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The date on which the Secretary issues guidance implementing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76567bd0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the interim guidance on the destruction and disposal of PFAS and materials containing PFAS published by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under section 7361 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8961">15 U.S.C. 8961</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76567bd1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>section 330 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 U.S.C. 2701 note</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76567bd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76567bd3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><content>The date on which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency publishes in the Federal Register <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1644">135 STAT. 1644</page> a final rule regarding the destruction and disposal of such materials pursuant to such section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76567bd4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required Adoption of Final Rule</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon publication of the final rule specified in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall adopt such final rule, regardless of whether the Secretary previously implemented the interim guidance specified in subsection (a)(1)(A).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76567bd5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76567bd6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three years, the Secretary shall submit to the Administrator and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on all incineration by the Department of Defense of covered materials during the year covered by the report, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76567bd7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the total amount of covered materials incinerated;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76567bd8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the temperature range specified in the permit where the covered materials were incinerated;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76567bd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the locations and facilities where the covered materials were incinerated;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76567bda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>details on actions taken by the Department of Defense to implement section 330 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76567bdb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76567bdc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76567bdd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations for the safe storage of PFAS and PFAS-containing materials prior to destruction and disposal.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76567bde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76567bdf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition in subsection (a) and reporting requirements in subsection (c) shall apply not only to materials sent directly by the Department of Defense to an incinerator, but also to materials sent to another entity or entities, including any waste processing facility, subcontractor, or fuel blending facility, prior to incineration.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7656a2f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7656a2f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>AFFF</term>” means aqueous film forming foam.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7656a2f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered material</term>” means any AFFF formulation containing PFAS, material contaminated by AFFF release, or spent filter or other PFAS-contaminated material resulting from site remediation or water filtration that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7656a2f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>has been used by the Department of Defense or a military department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7656a2f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>is being discarded for disposal by the Department of Defense or a military department; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7656a2f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>is being removed from sites or facilities owned or operated by the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7656a2f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s343/e/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>PFAS</term>” means per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e17448" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s344" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="344">SEC. 344. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7656a2f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 USC 2701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REVIEW AND GUIDANCE RELATING TO PREVENTION AND MITIGATION OF SPILLS OF AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76571828-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s344/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76571829-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days of after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall complete a review of the efforts of the Department of Defense to prevent or mitigate spills of aqueous film-forming foam (in this section referred to as “AFFF”).<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7657182a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote> Such review shall assess the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7657182b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s344/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7657182c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><content>The preventative maintenance guidelines for fire trucks of the Department and fire suppression systems in buildings of the Department, to mitigate the risk of equipment failure that may result in a spill of AFFF.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1645">135 STAT. 1645</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7657182d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s344/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7657182e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>Any requirements for the use of personal protective equipment by personnel when conducting a material transfer or maintenance activity of the Department that may result in a spill of AFFF, or when conducting remediation activities for such a spill, including requirements for side-shield safety glasses, latex gloves, and respiratory protection equipment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7657182f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s344/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76571830-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>The methods by which the Secretary ensures compliance with guidance specified in material safety data sheets with respect to the use of such personal protective equipment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76571831-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s344/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76571832-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76571833-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76571834-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary completes the review under subsection (a), the Secretary shall issue guidance on the prevention and mitigation of spills of AFFF based on the results of such review that includes, at a minimum, best practices and recommended requirements to ensure the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76571835-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s344/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The supervision by personnel trained in responding to spills of AFFF of each material transfer or maintenance activity of the Department of Defense that may result in such a spill.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76571836-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s344/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The use of containment berms and the covering of storm drains and catch basins by personnel performing maintenance activities for the Department in the vicinity of such drains or basins.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76571837-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s344/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The storage of materials for the cleanup and containment of AFFF in close proximity to fire suppression systems in buildings of the Department and the presence of such materials during any transfer or activity specified in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76571838-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s344/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76571839-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7657183a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary issues the guidance under subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that summarizes the results of the review conducted under subsection (a) and the guidance issued under subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e17548" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="345">SEC. 345. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7657183b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2715">10 USC 2715 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING OF WATER FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7658029c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public Disclosure of Results</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7658029d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7658029e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than 20 days after the receipt of a final result of testing water for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as “PFAS”) in a covered area, the Secretary of Defense shall publicly disclose such final result, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7658029f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the results of all such testing conducted in the covered area by the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the results of all such testing conducted in the covered area by a non-Department entity (including any Federal agency and any public or private entity) under a contract, or pursuant to an agreement, with the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consent by private property owners</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may not publicly disclose the results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances conducted on private property without the consent of the property owner.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765802a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765802a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765802a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765802a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public Disclosure of Planned Testing of Water</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1646">135 STAT. 1646</page> publicly disclose the anticipated timeline for, and general location of, any planned testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances proposed to be conducted in a covered area, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>all such testing to be conducted by the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>all such testing to be conducted by a non-Department entity (including any Federal agency and any public or private entity) under a contract, or pursuant to an agreement, with the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765802a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765802a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web postings.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nature of Disclosure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the results and information referred to in such subsections—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 U.S.C 2701 note</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765802ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><content>in the Federal Register.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765802ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Local Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Prior to conducting any testing of water for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, including any testing which has not been planned or publicly disclosed pursuant to subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall provide notice of the testing to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the managers of the public water system serving the covered area where such testing is to occur;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the heads of the municipal government serving the covered area where such testing is to occur; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>as applicable, the members of the restoration advisory board for the military installation where such testing is to occur.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765802b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Methods for Testing</inline>.—</heading><content>In testing water for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall adhere to methods for measuring the amount of such substances in drinking water that have been validated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765802b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered area</term>” means an area in the United States that is located immediately adjacent to and down gradient from a military installation, a formerly used defense site, or a facility where military activities are conducted by the National Guard of a State pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2707/e">section 2707(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>formerly used defense site</term>” means any site formerly used by the Department of Defense or National Guard eligible for environmental restoration by the Secretary of Defense funded under the “Environmental Restoration Account, Formerly Used Defense Sites” account established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2703/a/5">section 2703(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/f/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>military installation</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2801/c/4">section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/f/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance</term>” means any man-made chemical with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/f/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The term “<term>public water system</term>” has the meaning given such term under section 1401(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300f/4">42 U.S.C. 300f(4)</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1647">135 STAT. 1647</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765802b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s345/f/6" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The term “<term>restoration advisory board</term>” means a restoration advisory board established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2705/d">section 2705(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e17760" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s346" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="346">SEC. 346. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765802ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2679">10 USC 2679 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REVIEW OF AGREEMENTS WITH NON-DEPARTMENT ENTITIES WITH RESPECT TO PREVENTION AND MITIGATION OF SPILLS OF AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765877eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s346/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765877ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days of after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall complete a review of mutual support agreements entered into with non-Department of Defense entities (including State and local entities) that involve fire suppression activities in support of missions of the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765877ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s346/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765877ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review under subsection (a) shall assess, with respect to the agreements specified in such subsection, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765877ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s346/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765877f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><content>The preventative maintenance guidelines specified in such agreements for fire trucks and fire suppression systems, to mitigate the risk of equipment failure that may result in a spill of aqueous film-forming foam (in this section referred to as “AFFF”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765877f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s346/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765877f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>Any requirements specified in such agreements for the use of personal protective equipment by personnel when conducting a material transfer or maintenance activity pursuant to the agreement that may result in a spill of AFFF, or when conducting remediation activities for such a spill, including requirements for side-shield safety glasses, latex gloves, and respiratory protection equipment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765877f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s346/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765877f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>The methods by which the Secretary, or the non-Department entity with which the Secretary has entered into the agreement, ensures compliance with guidance specified in the agreement with respect to the use of such personal protective equipment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765877f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s346/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765877f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765877f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765877f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765877f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary completes the review under subsection (a), the Secretary shall issue guidance (based on the results of such review) on requirements to include under the agreements specified in such subsection, to ensure the prevention and mitigation of spills of AFFF. Such guidance shall include, at a minimum, best practices and recommended requirements to ensure the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765877fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s346/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The supervision by personnel trained in responding to spills of AFFF of each material transfer or maintenance activity carried out pursuant to such an agreement that may result in such a spill.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765877fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s346/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The use of containment berms and the covering of storm drains and catch basins by personnel performing maintenance activities pursuant to such an agreement in the vicinity of such drains or basins.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765877fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s346/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The storage of materials for the cleanup and containment of AFFF in close proximity to fire suppression systems in buildings of the Department and the presence of such materials during any transfer or activity specified in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765877fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s346/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765877fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765877ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary issues the guidance under subsection (c), the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1648">135 STAT. 1648</page> that summarizes the results of the review conducted under subsection (a) and the guidance issued under subsection (c).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e17869" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="347">SEC. 347. </num><heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINING CERTAIN PFAS SUBSTANCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76593b50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the procurement by the Department of Defense of certain items that contain covered PFAS substances.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76593b51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76593b52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall assess the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The extent to which information is available to the Department of Defense regarding the presence of covered PFAS substances in the items procured by the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The challenges, if any, that exist in identifying the presence of covered PFAS substances in the items the Department procures, including whether there are certain categories of items that are more readily identified than others as containing such substances.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The extent to which the Department has examined the feasibility of prohibiting the procurement of items containing covered PFAS substances.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Such other topics as may be determined necessary by the Comptroller General.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76593b57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76593b58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Items</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall, to the extent practicable, examine information relating to the consideration by the Department of Defense of such substances in the following items:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Furniture or floor waxes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Car wax and car window treatments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Cleaning products.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Shoes and clothing for which treatment with a covered PFAS substance is not necessary for an essential function.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76593b5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76593b5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing and Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate an interim briefing on the study conducted under subsection (a), including any preliminary observations. After such interim briefing, the Comptroller General shall submit to the committees a report on the study at a date mutually agreed upon by the Comptroller General and the committees.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76593b5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered PFAS Substance Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered PFAS substance</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/e/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/e/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76593b66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s347/e/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>GenX.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e18004" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s348" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="348">SEC. 348. </num><heading>REPORT ON SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION OF REMEDIATION OF PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76596277-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s348/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76596278-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76596279-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report detailing a proposed schedule for the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1649">135 STAT. 1649</page> completion of remediation of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and the associated cost estimates to perform such remediation, at military installations, facilities of the National Guard, and formerly used defense sites in the United States that are identified as of March 31, 2021, as having a release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7659627a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s348/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7659627b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s348/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>military installation</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2801/c/4">section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7659627c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s348/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>perfluoroalkyl substance</term>” means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7659627d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s348/b/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>polyfluoroalkyl substance</term>” means a man-made chemical containing a mix of fully fluorinated carbon atoms, partially fluorinated carbon atoms, and nonfluorinated carbon atoms.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e18055" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="349">SEC. 349. </num><heading>REPORT ON REMEDIATION OF PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AT CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765ae91e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ae91f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">State listing.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report identifying the status of efforts to remediate perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances at the following locations:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae920-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>England Air Force Base, Louisiana.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae921-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae922-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae923-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, South Carolina.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae924-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae925-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae926-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae927-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Grand Prairie Armed Forces Reserve Complex, Texas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae928-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae929-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae92a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae92b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>Plattsburgh Air Force Base, New York.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae92c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae92d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae92e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><content>Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae92f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/16" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><content>Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae930-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/17" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">(17) </num><content>Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, California.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae931-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/18" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">(18) </num><content>Travis Air Force Base, California.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae932-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/19" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">(19) </num><content>Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae933-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/20" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="20">(20) </num><content>Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae934-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/21" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="21">(21) </num><content>Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae935-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/22" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="22">(22) </num><content>Eaker Air Force Base, Arkansas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae936-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/23" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="23">(23) </num><content>Naval Air Station Alameda, California.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae937-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/24" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="24">(24) </num><content>Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae938-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/25" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="25">(25) </num><content>Horsham Air Guard Station, Pennsylvania.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae939-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/26" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="26">(26) </num><content>Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae93a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/27" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="27">(27) </num><content>Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae93b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/28" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="28">(28) </num><content>Edwards Air Force Base, California.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae93c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/29" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="29">(29) </num><content>Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae93d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/30" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="30">(30) </num><content>Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst, New Jersey.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae93e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/31" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="31">(31) </num><content>Galena Air Force Base, Alaska.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1650">135 STAT. 1650</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae93f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/32" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="32">(32) </num><content>Naval Research Laboratory Chesapeake Bay Detachment, Maryland.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae940-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/33" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="33">(33) </num><content>Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae941-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/34" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="34">(34) </num><content>Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae942-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/35" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="35">(35) </num><content>Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae943-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/36" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="36">(36) </num><content>Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae944-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/37" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="37">(37) </num><content>Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae945-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/38" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="38">(38) </num><content>Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae946-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/39" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="39">(39) </num><content>F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae947-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/40" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="40">(40) </num><content>Nevada Air National Guard Base, Nevada.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae948-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/41" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="41">(41) </num><content>K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Michigan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae949-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/42" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="42">(42) </num><content>Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae94a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/43" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="43">(43) </num><content>Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae94b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/44" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="44">(44) </num><content>Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae94c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/45" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="45">(45) </num><content>Shepherd Field Air National Guard Base, West Virginia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae94d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/46" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="46">(46) </num><content>Naval Air Station Whidbey Island–Ault Field, Washington.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae94e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/47" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="47">(47) </num><content>Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Missouri.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae94f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/48" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="48">(48) </num><content>Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae950-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/49" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="49">(49) </num><content>Iowa Air National Guard Base, Iowa.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae951-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/a/50" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="50">(50) </num><content>Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765ae952-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae953-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>perfluoroalkyl substance</term>” means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ae954-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stD/s349/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>polyfluoroalkyl substance</term>” means a man-made chemical containing a mix of fully fluorinated carbon atoms, partially fluorinated carbon atoms, and nonfluorinated carbon atoms.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e18353" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Logistics and Sustainment</heading> <section id="d39579e18358" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="351">SEC. 351. </num><heading>MITIGATION OF CONTESTED LOGISTICS CHALLENGES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE THROUGH REDUCTION OF OPERATIONAL ENERGY DEMAND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765c48e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Operational Energy Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2926">Section 2926 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in contested logistics environments</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>missions</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Authorities</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y765c48eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>require the Secretaries concerned and the commanders of the combatant commands to assess the energy supportability in contested logistics environments of systems, capabilities, and plans;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText> supportability in contested logistics environments,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>power,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in contested logistics environments</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>vulnerabilities</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765c48ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Working Group</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1651">135 STAT. 1651</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765c48f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText> and in coordination with the working group under subsection (d)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>components</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense and oversee</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense, including the activities of the working group established under subsection (d), and oversee</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b/1/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, taking into account the findings of the working group under subsection (d)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b/1/D" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, taking into account the findings of the working group under subsection (d)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>resilience</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d) through (f) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c48f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (c), as amended by paragraph (1), the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765c9717-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765c9718-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Working Group</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y765c9719-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a working group to integrate efforts to mitigate contested logistics challenges through the reduction of operational energy demand that are carried out within each armed force, across the armed forces, and with the Office of the Secretary of Defense and to conduct other coordinated functions relating to such efforts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765c971a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The head of the working group under paragraph (1) shall be the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment. The Assistant Secretary shall supervise the members of the working group and provide guidance to such members with respect to specific operational energy plans and programs to be carried out pursuant to the strategy under subsection (e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765c971b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765c971c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The members of the working group under paragraph (1) shall be appointed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c971d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A senior official of each armed force, who shall be nominated by the Secretary concerned and confirmed by the Senate to represent such armed force.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c971e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A senior official from each geographic and functional combatant command, who shall be appointed by the commander of the respective combatant command to represent such combatant command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c971f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A senior official under the jurisdiction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who shall be appointed by the Chairman to represent the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765c9720-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Each member of the working group shall be responsible for carrying out operational energy plans and programs and implementing coordinated initiatives pursuant to the strategy under subsection (e) for the respective component of the Department that the member represents.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765c9721-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>The duties of the working group under paragraph (1) shall be as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c9722-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Planning for the integration of efforts to mitigate contested logistics challenges through the reduction of operational energy demand carried out within each armed force, across the armed forces, and with the Office of the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c9723-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Developing recommendations regarding the strategy for operational energy under subsection (e).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1652">135 STAT. 1652</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c9724-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Developing recommendations relating to the development of, and modernization efforts for, platforms and weapons systems of the armed forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c9725-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Developing recommendations to ensure that such development and modernization efforts lead to increased lethality, extended range, and extended on-station time for tactical assets.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c9726-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Developing recommendations to mitigate the effects of hostile action by a near-peer adversary targeting operational energy storage and operations of the armed forces, including through the use of innovative delivery systems, distributed storage, flexible contracting, and improved automation.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c9727-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c9728-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y765c9729-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b/4/A/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of a military department</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Each member of the working group under subsection (d)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y765c972a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b/4/A/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>conducted by the military department</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>conducted by the respective component of the Department that the member represents for purposes of the working group</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765c972b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/b/4/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>military department</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>armed force</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765c972c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications to Operational Energy Strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (b)(2), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765ce54d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce54e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, in coordination with the working group under subsection (d), shall be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a department-wide transformational strategy for operational energy.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce54f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce550-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce551-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote> The strategy shall be updated every five years and shall establish near-term, mid-term, and long-term goals, performance metrics to measure progress in meeting the goals, and a plan for implementation of the strategy within each armed force, across the armed forces, and with the Office of the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765ce552-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce553-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ce554-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce555-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to integrate efforts to mitigate contested logistics challenges through the reduction of operational energy demand within each armed force.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ce556-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>An assessment of how industry trends transitioning from the production of internal combustion engines to the development and production of alternative propulsion systems may affect the long-term availability of parts for military equipment, the fuel costs for such equipment, and the sustainability of such equipment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ce557-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>An assessment of any technologies, including electric, hydrogen, or other sustainable fuel technologies, that may reduce operational energy demand in the near-term or long-term.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ce558-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>An assessment of how the Secretaries concerned and the commanders of the combatant commands can better plan for challenges presented by near-peer adversaries in a contested logistics environment, including through innovative delivery systems, distributed storage, flexible contracting, and improved automation.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1653">135 STAT. 1653</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ce559-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>An assessment of any infrastructure investments of allied and partner countries that may affect operational energy availability in the event of a conflict with a near-peer adversary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765ce55a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce55b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce55c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce55d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>By authority of the Secretary of Defense, and taking into consideration the findings of the working group, the Assistant Secretary shall prescribe policies and procedures for the implementation of the strategy and make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense and Deputy Secretary of Defense with respect to specific operational energy plans and programs to be carried out pursuant to the strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765ce55e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce55f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce560-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the budget for fiscal year 2024 is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, and every five years thereafter, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the strategy required under paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765ce561-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765ce562-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contested Logistics Environment Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>contested logistics environment</term>’ means an environment in which the armed forces engage in conflict with an adversary that presents challenges in all domains and directly targets logistics operations, facilities, and activities in the United States, abroad, or in transit from one location to the other.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765ce563-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2926/c/5">Section 2926(c)(5) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (e)(4)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (f)(4)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765ce564-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall submit to the congressional defense committees an interim report on any actions taken pursuant to the amendments made by this section.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce565-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote> Such report shall include an update regarding the establishment of the working group under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2926/d">section 2926(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765ce566-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce567-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing on Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the status of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ce568-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The planned division of responsibilities between the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ce569-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765ce56a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A personnel plan to ensure the adequate manning of support personnel for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765ce56b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s351/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Any additional resources necessary to ensure the ability of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment to fulfill the duty required under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s138/b/7">section 138(b)(7) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and any other duties required of such Assistant Secretary by law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e18855" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="352">SEC. 352. </num><heading>GLOBAL BULK FUEL MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765df5dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibility of United States Transportation Command</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1654">135 STAT. 1654</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765df5dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch173/schIII">Subchapter III of chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y765e1cee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2927">“§ 2927.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e1cef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2927">10 USC 2927</ref>.</p></sidenote> Global bulk fuel management and delivery</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765e1cf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e1cf1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsible Element</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y765e1cf2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Beginning during the period described in paragraph (2) and permanently thereafter, the United States Transportation Command shall be the element responsible for bulk fuel management and delivery of the Department of Defense on a global basis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765e1cf3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e1cf4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The period described in this paragraph is the period beginning on January 1, 2023, and ending on February 1, 2023.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765e1cf5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Defense Logistics Agency</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the responsibilities specified in subsection (a), the Commander of the United States Transportation Command shall coordinate with the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765e1cf6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except to the extent that, prior to January 1, 2023, a responsibility specified in subsection (a) was a specific function of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, nothing under this section shall be construed as—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e1cf7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>limiting any other function of the Defense Logistics Agency Energy; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e1cf8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>requiring the transfer of any function, personnel, or asset from the Defense Logistics Agency Energy to the United States Transportation Command.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e1cf9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of contents for such subchapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e1cfa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2924">10 USC 2924</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2927. </designator> <label>Global bulk fuel management and delivery.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765e440b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e440c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e440d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than July 1, 2022, the Commander of United States Transportation Command shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on progress made to carry out the transfer of responsibilities to the United States Transportation Command pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2927">section 2927 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)), including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e440e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a review of the plan of action for such transfer;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e440f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a review of milestones completed and yet to be completed with respect to such transfer; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e4410-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e4411-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>an identification of any legislative changes or additional resources the Commander determines are necessary to implement such section 2927.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765e4412-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Global Bulk Fuel Management Strategy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e4413-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e4414-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2022, the Commander of United States Transportation Command shall prepare and submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a strategy to develop the infrastructure and programs necessary to optimally support global bulk fuel management of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e4415-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy under paragraph (1) shall include the following additional elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e4416-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the current organizational responsibility for bulk fuel management of the Department, organized by geographic combatant command, including with respect to ordering, storage, and strategic and tactical transportation.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1655">135 STAT. 1655</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e4417-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of any legacy bulk fuel management assets of each of the geographic combatant commands.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e4418-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of the operational plan to exercise such assets to ensure full functionality and to repair, upgrade, or replace such assets as necessary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e4419-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An identification of the resources required for any such repairs, upgrades, or replacements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e441a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>A description of the current programs relating to platforms, weapon systems, or research and development, that are aimed at managing fuel constraints by decreasing demand for fuel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e441b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e441c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of current and projected threats to forward-based bulk fuel delivery, storage, and distribution systems, and an assessment, based on such current and projected threats, of attrition to bulk fuel infrastructure, including storage and distribution systems, in a conflict involving near-peer foreign countries.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e441d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e441e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of current days of supply guidance, petroleum war reserve requirements, and prepositioned war reserve stocks, based on operational tempo associated with distributed operations in a contested environment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e441f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>An identification of the resources required to address any changes to such guidance, requirements, or stocks recommended as the result of such assessment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e4420-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e4421-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e4422-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e4423-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>An identification of any global shortfall with respect to bulk fuel management, organized by geographic combatant command, and a prioritized list of investment recommendations to address each shortfall identified.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e4424-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>In preparing the strategy under paragraph (1), the Commander of United States Transportation Command shall coordinate with subject matter experts of the Joint Staff, the geographic combatant commands, the Defense Logistics Agency, and the military departments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e4425-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The strategy under paragraph (1) may be submitted in classified form, but if so submitted shall include an unclassified executive summary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765e4426-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2854 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283/dB">division B of Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e4427-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2922">10 USC 2922 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e4428-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The organizational element designated pursuant to subsection (a)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e4429-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e442a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (a) and (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e442b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s352/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (b) and (c), as amended by paragraphs (1) and (2), as subsections (a) and (b), respectively.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e19196" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s353" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="353">SEC. 353. </num><heading>TEST AND EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL BIOBASED SOLUTION FOR CORROSION CONTROL AND MITIGATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765e924c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s353/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e924d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Test and Evaluation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program shall test and evaluate at least one existing covered biobased solution for <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1656">135 STAT. 1656</page> use as an alternative to current solutions of the Department of Defense for the control and mitigation of corrosion.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765e924e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s353/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e924f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Following the test and evaluation of a covered biobased solution under subsection (a), the Director shall determine, based on such test and evaluation, whether the solution meets the following requirements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e9250-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s353/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The solution is capable of being produced domestically in sufficient quantities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e9251-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s353/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The solution is at least as effective at the control and mitigation of corrosion as current alternative solutions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765e9252-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s353/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The solution reduces environmental exposures.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765e9253-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s353/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e9254-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall develop recommendations for the Department of Defense-wide deployment of covered biobased solutions that the Director has determined meet the requirements under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765e9255-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s353/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Biobased Solution Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered biobased solution</term>” means a solution for the control and mitigation of corrosion that is domestically produced, commercial, and biobased.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e19265" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="354">SEC. 354. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765e9256-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2476">10 USC 2476 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON DIGITAL OPTIMIZATION OF ORGANIC INDUSTRIAL BASE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765f2e97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765f2e98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765f2e99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall undertake a pilot program under which the digitization of the facilities and operations of at least one covered depot shall be provided for by the Secretary concerned.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765f2e9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the pilot program under this section, the Secretary concerned shall provide for each of the following at the covered depot or depots at which the program is carried out:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f2e9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The creation of a digital twin model of the maintenance, repair, and remanufacturing infrastructure and activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f2e9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The modeling and simulation of optimized facility configuration, logistics systems, and processes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f2e9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765f2e9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>The analysis of material flow and resource use to achieve key performance metrics for all levels of maintenance and repair.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f2e9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765f2ea0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of automated, advanced, and additive manufacturing technologies that could improve maintenance, repair, and remanufacturing operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765f55b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the completion of the digital twin model and associated analysis, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. Such report shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f55b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765f55b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of the cost of the pilot program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f55b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the efficiencies identified under the pilot program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f55b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a description of the infrastructure, workforce, and capital equipment investments necessary to achieve such efficiencies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f55b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765f55b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>any plans to undertake such investments; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1657">135 STAT. 1657</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f55b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765f55b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>the assessment of the Assistant Secretary of the value of the pilot program and the potential applicability of the findings of the pilot program to other covered depots.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y765f55ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f55bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered depot</term>” includes any depot covered under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2476/e">section 2476(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, except for the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f55bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f55bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Hawaii.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f55be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Washington.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f55bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/d/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y765f55c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s354/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The terms “military departments” and “Secretary concerned” have the meanings given such terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e19419" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="355">SEC. 355. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x765f55c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013">10 USC 8013 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPROVED OVERSIGHT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SHIPYARD INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM OF THE NAVY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76604022-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updated Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606733-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76606734-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees an update to the plan of the Secretary for implementation of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program of the Department of the Navy, with the objective of providing increased transparency for the actual costs and schedules associated with infrastructure optimization activities for shipyards covered by such program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606735-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updated cost estimates</inline>.—</heading><content>The updated plan required under paragraph (1) shall include updated cost estimates comprising the most recent costs of capital improvement projects for each of the four public shipyards covered by the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76606736-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Requirement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606737-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Before the start of physical construction with respect to a covered project, the Secretary of the Navy or a designee of the Secretary shall brief each of the congressional defense committees on such project, regardless of the source of funding for such project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606738-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Written information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before conducting a briefing under paragraph (1) with respect to a covered project, the Secretary of the Navy or a designee of the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees in writing the following information:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606739-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7660673a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7660673b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An updated cost estimate for such project that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7660673c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>meets the standards of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering for a Level 1 or Level 2 cost estimate; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7660673d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>is an independent cost estimate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7660673e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7660673f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><content>A schedule for such project that is comprehensive, well-constructed, credible, and controlled pursuant to the Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Schedules (GAO–16–89G) set forth by the Comptroller General of the United States in December 2015, or successor guide.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606740-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76606741-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>An estimate of the likelihood that programmed and planned funds for such project will be sufficient for the completion of the project.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1658">135 STAT. 1658</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606742-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/b/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered project defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “<term>covered project</term>” means a shipyard project under the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606743-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>with a contract awarded on or after October 1, 2024; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606744-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>valued at $250,000,000 or more.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76606745-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606746-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76606747-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2022, and not later than December 31 of each year thereafter, the Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command, in coordination with the Program Manager Ships 555, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the use by the Department of the Navy of funding for all efforts associated with the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, including the use of amounts made available by law to support the projects identified in the plan to implement such program, including any update to such plan under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606748-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76606749-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7660674a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include updated cost and schedule estimates—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7660674b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>for the plan to implement the Shipyard Optimization Program, including any update to such plan under subsection (a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7660674c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>for each dry dock, major facility, and infrastructure project valued at $250,000,000 or more under such program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7660674d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7660674e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7660674f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than May 1, 2023, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the progress of the Secretary of the Navy in implementing the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76606750-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the progress of the Secretary in completing the first annual report required under such program; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76606751-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76606752-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote><content>the cost and schedule estimates for full implementation of such program.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606753-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76606754-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76606755-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>An assessment of the extent to which the cost estimate for the updated optimization plan for the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program is consistent with leading practices for cost estimation.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76606756-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>An assessment of the extent to which the project schedule for such program is comprehensive, well-constructed, credible, and controlled.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76606757-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/d/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>An assessment of whether programmed and planned funds for a project under such program will be sufficient for the completion of the project.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76606758-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/d/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Such other related matters as the Comptroller General considers appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76606759-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s355/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7660675a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2023, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the preliminary findings of the report under paragraph (1).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1659">135 STAT. 1659</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e19671" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="356">SEC. 356. </num><heading>REPORT AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SUSTAINMENT COSTS FOR FIGHTER AIRCRAFT PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7661039b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on individual aircraft fleet sustainment costs for the F–35 A/B/C, F/A–18 C/D/E/F/G, AV–8B, A–10C, F–16 C/D, F–22, and F–15 C/E/EX aircraft fleets. Such report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7661039c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7661039d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed description and explanation of, and the actual cost data related to, current sustainment costs for the aircraft fleets specified in this subsection, including an identification and assessment of cost elements attributable to the Federal Government or to contractors (disaggregated by the entity responsible for each portion of the cost element, including for a prime contractor and any first-tier subcontractor) with respect to such sustainment costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7661039e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7661039f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>An identification of sustainment cost metrics for each aircraft fleet specified in this subsection for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, expressed in cost-per-tail-per-year format.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76612ab0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Certain F–35 Contracts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612ab1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76612ab2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76612ab3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may not enter into a performance-based logistics sustainment contract for the F–35 airframe or engine programs, or modify an existing contract for the F–35 airframe or engine programs to require the use of a performance-based logistics sustainment contract, unless the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that the Secretary has determined such a performance-based logistics contract will—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612ab4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>reduce sustainment or operating costs for the F–35 airframe or engine programs; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612ab5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>increase readiness rates, full and partial mission capability rates, or airframe and engine availability rates of the F–35 weapon system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612ab6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76612ab7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>Any certification submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include a cost-benefit analysis comparing an existing contract for the F–35 airframe or engine programs with a performance-based logistics sustainment contract for the F–35 airframe or engine programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612ab8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The limitation under paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to the termination, modification, exercise of a contract option for, or other action relating to, a contract for the F–35 program entered into prior to the date of the enactment of this Act unless such termination, modification, exercise, or other action would require the use of a performance-based logistics sustainment contract as specified in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76612ab9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76612aba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cost-per-tail-per-year Calculation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, the average cost-per-tail of a variant of an aircraft of an Armed Force shall be determined by—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612abb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau><amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> the total amount expended for a fiscal year (in base year fiscal 2012 dollars) for all such aircraft in the inventory of an Armed Force for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612abc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>unit level manpower;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612abd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>unit operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612abe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>maintenance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612abf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>sustaining support;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1660">135 STAT. 1660</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612ac0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/c/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>continuing system support; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612ac1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/c/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>modifications; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76612ac2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s356/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>dividing the sum resulting under paragraph (1) by the average number of such aircraft in the inventory of an Armed Force during such fiscal year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e19813" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s357" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="357">SEC. 357. </num><heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL ANNUAL REVIEWS OF F–35 SUSTAINMENT EFFORTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766178e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s357/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766178e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reviews and Briefings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1 of each year of 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766178e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s357/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct an annual review of the sustainment efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to the F–35 aircraft program (including the air vehicle and propulsion elements of such program); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766178e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s357/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on such review, including any findings of the Comptroller General as a result of such review.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766178e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s357/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766178e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each review under subsection (a)(1) shall include an assessment of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766178e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s357/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The status of the sustainment strategy of the Department for the F–35 Lightning II aircraft program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766178ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s357/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Department oversight and prime contractor management of key sustainment functions with respect to the F–35 aircraft program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766178eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s357/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The ability of the Department to reduce the costs, or otherwise maintain the affordability, of the sustainment of the F–35 fleet.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766178ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s357/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766178ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any other matters regarding the sustainment or affordability of the F–35 aircraft program that the Comptroller General determines to be of critical importance to the long-term viability of such program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766178ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stE/s357/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Following the provision of each briefing under subsection (a)(2), at such time as is mutually agreed upon by the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate and the Comptroller General, the Comptroller General shall submit to such committees a report on the matters covered by the briefing.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e19885" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Reports</heading> <section id="d39579e19890" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s361" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="361">SEC. 361. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF INFORMATION REGARDING BORROWED MILITARY MANPOWER IN READINESS REPORTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76619fff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s482/b">Section 482(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7661a000-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s361/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (10) as paragraph (11); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7661a001-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s361/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (9) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y7661a002-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>Information regarding the extent to which any member of the armed forces is assigned or detailed outside the member’s unit or away from training in order to perform any function that had previously been performed by civilian employees of the Federal Government.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e19928" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s362" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="362">SEC. 362. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON MATERIAL READINESS OF NAVY SHIPS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7661ee23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8674/d">Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1661">135 STAT. 1661</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7661ee24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s362/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7661ee25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s362/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>submit to the</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>provide to the</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7661ee26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s362/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a briefing and submit to such committees</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>congressional defense committees</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7661ee27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s362/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>setting forth</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>regarding</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7661ee28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s362/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7661ee29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s362/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in—</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7661ee2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s362/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7661ee2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a classified form; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7661ee2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7661ee2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s362/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e20028" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="363">SEC. 363. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7661ee2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2722">10 USC 2722 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REGARDING LOST OR STOLEN WEAPONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7662d88f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7662d890-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each of fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on security, control, thefts, losses, and recoveries of sensitive conventional arms, ammunition, and explosives (commonly referred to as “AA&E”) of the Department of Defense during such year, including the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffa1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>M–16 or M4s.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffa2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Light automatic weapons up to and including M249, M2, and 40mm MK19 machine guns.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffa3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Functional launch tube with umbilical squib installed and grip stock for the Stinger missile.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffa4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Launch tube, sight assembly, and grip stock for missiles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffa5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Tracker for the Dragon missile.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffa6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Mortar tubes up to and including 81mm.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffa7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Grenade launchers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffa8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Rocket and missile launchers with an unpacked weight of 100 pounds or less.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffa9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Flame throwers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffaa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>The launcher, missile guidance se, or the optical sight for the TOW and the Javelin Command Launch Unit.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Single shot and semi-automatic (non-automatic) shoulder-fired weapons such as shotguns and bolt action rifles and weapons barrels.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>Handguns.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>Recoil-less rifles up to and including 106mm.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>Man-portable missiles and rockets in a ready-to-fire configuration or when jointly stored or transported with the launcher tube or grip-stock and the explosive round.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffaf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><content>Stinger missiles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/16" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><content>Dragon, Javelin, light antitank weapon (66mm), shoulder-launched multi-purpose assault weapon rocket (83mm), M136 (AT4) anti-armor launcher and cartridge (84mm).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/17" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">(17) </num><content>Missiles and rockets that are crew-served or require platform-mounted launchers and other equipment to function, <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1662">135 STAT. 1662</page> including HYDRA–70 rockets and tube-launched optically wire guided (TOW) missiles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/18" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">(18) </num><content>Missiles and rockets that require platform-mounted launchers and complex hardware equipment to function including the HELLFIRE missile.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/19" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">(19) </num><content>Explosive rounds of any missile or rocket listed in paragraphs (1) through (18).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/20" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="20">(20) </num><content>Hand or rifle grenades (high-explosive and white phosphorous).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/21" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="21">(21) </num><content>Antitank or antipersonnel mines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/22" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="22">(22) </num><content>Explosives used in demolition operations, C–4, military dynamite, and trinitrotoluene (TNT).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffb7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/23" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="23">(23) </num><content>Warheads for sensitive missiles and rockets weighing less than 50 pounds each.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffb8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/24" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="24">(24) </num><content>Ammunition that is .50 caliber or larger with explosive-filled projectile.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffb9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/25" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="25">(25) </num><content>Incendiary grenades and fuses for high-explosive grenades.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/26" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="26">(26) </num><content>Blasting caps.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffbb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/27" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="27">(27) </num><content>Supplementary charges.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffbc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/28" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="28">(28) </num><content>Bulk explosives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffbd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/29" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="29">(29) </num><content>Detonating cord.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7662ffbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/a/30" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="30">(30) </num><content>Riot control agents.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7662ffbf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s363/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7662ffc0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Immediate Reporting of Confirmed Thefts, Losses, and Recoveries</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 72 hours after a confirmed theft, loss, or recovery of a sensitive conventional arm, ammunition, or explosive covered by the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall report such theft, loss, or recovery to the National Crime Information Center and local law enforcement.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e20221" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="364">SEC. 364. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7662ffc1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s501">10 USC 501 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>STRATEGY AND ANNUAL REPORT ON CRITICAL LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76639c02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76639c04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76639c05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy to improve the language proficiency of the special operations forces of the Armed Forces, including by identifying individuals who have proficiency in a critical language and recruiting and retaining such individuals in the special operations forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76639c08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>A baseline of foreign language proficiency requirements to be implemented within the special operations forces, disaggregated by Armed Force and by critical language.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Annual recruitment targets for the number of candidates with demonstrated proficiency in a critical language to be selected for participation in the initial assessment and qualification programs of the special operations forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of current and planned efforts of the Secretaries concerned and the Assistant Secretary to meet such annual recruitment targets.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1663">135 STAT. 1663</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A description of any training programs used to enhance or maintain foreign language proficiency within the special operations forces, including any nongovernmental programs used.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c0c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76639c0d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>An annual plan to enhance and maintain foreign language proficiency within the special operations forces of each Armed Force.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c0e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76639c0f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>An annual plan to retain members of the special operation forces of each Armed Force who have proficiency in a foreign language.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c10-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76639c11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A description of current and projected capabilities and activities that the Assistant Secretary determines are necessary to maintain proficiency in critical languages within the special operations forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/a/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76639c13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76639c14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to implement a training program for members of the special operations forces who serve in positions that the Assistant Secretary determines require proficiency in a critical language to support the Department of Defense in strategic competition.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76639c15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76639c16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76639c17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2022, and annually thereafter until December 31, 2025, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the strategy required under subsection (a), including progress in achieving the objectives of the strategy with respect to the recruitment, training, and retention of members of the special operations forces who have proficiency in a critical language.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76639c18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>critical language</term>” means a language identified by the Director of the National Security Education Program as critical to national security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The terms “military departments” and “Secretary concerned” have the meanings given such terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>proficiency</term>” means proficiency in a language, as assessed by the Defense Language Proficiency Test.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76639c1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stF/s364/c/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>special operations forces</term>” means forces described under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s167/j">section 167(j) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e20375" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e20380" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s371" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="371">SEC. 371. </num><heading>MILITARY AVIATION AND INSTALLATION ASSURANCE CLEARINGHOUSE MATTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7663ea3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s371/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7663ea3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy to Test and Integrate Wind Turbine Interference Mitigation Strategies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Commander of United States Northern Command and the Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command, shall develop a strategy to test and integrate wind turbine interference mitigation technologies into radars and the air surveillance command and control architecture of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7663ea3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s371/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Clearinghouse Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s183a/c">Section 183a(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7663ea40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s371/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1664">135 STAT. 1664</page> <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7663ea41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7663ea42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7663ea43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A notice of presumed risk issued under subparagraph (A) is a preliminary assessment only and does not represent a formal objection pursuant to subsection (e). Discussions of possible mitigation actions under such subparagraph could favorably resolve any concerns identified in the notice of presumed risk.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7663ea44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s371/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7663ea45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7663ea46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>If, in reviewing an application for an energy project pursuant to paragraph (1), the Clearinghouse finds no adverse impact on military operations under section 44718(b)(1) of title 49, the Clearinghouse shall communicate to the Secretary of Transportation in writing, not later than five business days after making such finding, the following: ‘No Part 77 concerns, national security review ongoing.’.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e20455" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="372">SEC. 372. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT SAFETY COUNCIL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7664d3a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch7">Chapter 7 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 183a the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7665be08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="184">“§ 184.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Joint Safety Council</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665be09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established, within the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, a Joint Safety Council (in this section referred to as the ‘Council’).<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s184">10 USC 184</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665be0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership; Appointment; Compensation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y7665be0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Council shall be composed of voting members as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665be0c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Director of Safety for each military department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665be0d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>An employee of the Department of Defense who is a career member of the Senior Executive Service and has a demonstrated record of success in the implementation of programs within the Department of Defense (as determined by the Deputy Secretary of Defense), appointed by the Deputy Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e51e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>One member of the armed forces or civilian employee from each military department, appointed by the Secretary concerned.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e51f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Such additional members as may be determined by the Deputy Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e520-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y7665e521-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Each member of the Council shall serve at the will of the official who appointed that member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e522-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Any vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e523-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Members of the Council may not receive additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their service on the Council.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e524-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson and Vice Chairperson</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y7665e525-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y7665e526-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense, or the designee of the Secretary, shall select one of the members of the Council who is a member of the armed forces to serve as the Chairperson of the Council.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e527-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7665e528-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Chairperson shall serve for a term of two years and shall be responsible for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7665e529-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>serving as the Director of Safety for the Department of Defense;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7665e52a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>serving as principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense regarding military safety and related regulations and policy reforms, including issues regarding maintenance, supply chains, personnel management, and training;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7665e52b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>overseeing all duties and activities of the Council, including the conduct of military safety studies and the issuance of safety guidance to the military departments;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1665">135 STAT. 1665</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7665e52c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>working with, and advising, the Secretaries of the military departments through appointed safety chiefs to implement standardized safety guidance across the military departments;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7665e52d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>submitting to the Secretary of Defense and Congress an annual report reviewing the compliance of each military department with the guidance described in clause (iv);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7665e52e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>advising Congress on issues relating to military safety and reforms; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7665e52f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7665e530-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>overseeing coordination with other Federal agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration, to inform military aviation safety guidance and reforms.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e531-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The individual appointed under subsection (b)(1)(B) shall serve as the Vice Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson shall report to the Chairperson and shall serve as Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e532-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Council shall carry out the following responsibilities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e533-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Subject to subsection (e), issuing, publishing, and updating regulations related to joint safety, including regulations on the reporting and investigation of mishaps.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e534-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>With respect to mishap data—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e535-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>establishing uniform data collection standards and a repository, that is accessible Department-wide, of data for mishaps in the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e536-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>reviewing the compliance of each military department in adopting and using the uniform data collection standards established under subparagraph (A); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e537-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>reviewing mishap data to assess, identify, and prioritize risk mitigation efforts and safety improvement efforts across the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e538-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>With respect to non-mishap data—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e539-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>establishing standards and requirements for the collection of aircraft, equipment, simulator, airfield, range, pilot, and operator data;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e53a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>establishing standards and requirements for the collection of ground vehicle equipment and crew data; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e53b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>establishing requirements for each military department to collect and analyze any waivers issued relating to pilot or operator qualifications or standards.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e53c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Reviewing and assessing civil and commercial aviation safety programs and practices to determine the suitability of such programs and practices for implementation in the military departments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e53d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Establishing, in consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, a requirement for each military department to implement an aviation safety management system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e53e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Establishing, in consultation with the heads of appropriate Federal departments and agencies, a requirement for each military department to implement a separate safety management program for ground vehicles and ships.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e53f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Reviewing the proposal of each military department for the safety management systems described in paragraphs (9) and (10).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e540-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>Reviewing the implementation of such systems by each military department.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1666">135 STAT. 1666</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e541-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>Ensuring each military department has in place a system to monitor the implementation of recommendations made in safety and legal investigation reports of mishap incidents.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e542-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight</inline>.—</heading><content>The decisions and recommendations of the Council are subject to review and approval by the Deputy Secretary of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e543-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staff</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y7665e544-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Council may appoint staff in accordance with section 3101 of title 5.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e545-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Council may accept persons on detail from within the Department of Defense and from other Federal departments or agencies on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e546-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contract Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Council may enter into contracts for the acquisition of administrative supplies, equipment, and personnel services for use by the Council, to the extent that funds are available for such purposes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e547-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of Temporary and Intermittent Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chairperson may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5 at rates for individuals which do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of such title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e548-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data Collection</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y7665e549-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7665e54a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><content>Under regulations issued by the Secretary of Defense, the Council shall have access to Department of Defense databases necessary to carry out its responsibilities, including causal factors to be used for mishap reduction purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e54b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7665e54c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>Under regulations issued by the Secretary of Defense, the Council may enter into agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and any other Federal agency regarding the sharing of safety data.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e54d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Data collected by the Council pursuant to this subsection may include privileged safety information that is protected from disclosure or discovery to any person.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e54e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7665e54f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Council shall meet quarterly and at the call of the Chairperson.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e550-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chair of the Council shall submit to the congressional defense committees semi-annual reports on the activities of the Council.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e551-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7665e552-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s171">10 USC 171</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 183a the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“184. </designator> <label>Joint Safety Council.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e553-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7665e554-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s184">10 USC 184 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadlines</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e555-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure the establishment of the Joint Safety Council under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s184">section 184 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)), by not later than the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e556-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment of first members</inline>.—</heading><content>The initial members of the Joint Safety Council established under such section 184 shall be appointed by not later than the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e557-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Directors of safety</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of each military department shall ensure there is appointed as the Director of Safety for the military department concerned an officer of that military department in pay grade O–8 or above.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1667">135 STAT. 1667</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e558-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e559-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of the measures the Secretary plans to take to correct the issues identified in the report of the National Commission on Military Aviation Safety submitted to the President and Congress and dated December 1, 2020.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e55a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A statement as to whether the Secretary concurs or disagrees with the findings of such report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e55b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7665e55c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed plan of action for the implementation of each recommendation included in such report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7665e55d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7665e55e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7665e55f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7665e560-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any additional recommendations the Secretary determines are necessary to apply the findings of the National Commission on Military Aviation Safety in such report to all aspects of military safety.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7665e561-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s372/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act for Military Personnel Appropriations for fiscal year 2022, $4,000,000 shall be made available for the Joint Safety Council established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s184">section 184 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e20941" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s373" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="373">SEC. 373. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS AND CLARIFICATIONS RELATED TO MILITARY WORKING DOGS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76663382-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s373/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Charge for Transfer of Military Animals</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2583/d">Section 2583(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76663383-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s373/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Military Working Dogs in Certain Research</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 708(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76663384-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s373/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of members of the Armed Forces</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>with respect to both members of the Armed Forces and military working dogs</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76663385-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s373/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (9) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76663386-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>To inform and advise the conduct of research on the leading causes of morbidity and mortality of members of the Armed Forces and military working dogs in combat.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e21017" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s374" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="374">SEC. 374. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO EXTEND CONTRACTS AND LEASES UNDER THE ARMS INITIATIVE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 343 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7554">10 U.S.C. 7554 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>November 25, 2025,</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e21040" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s375" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="375">SEC. 375. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76663387-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 USC 2001 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORITY TO MAINTAIN ACCESS TO CATEGORY 3 SUBTERRANEAN TRAINING FACILITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76665a98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s375/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may ensure that the Department of Defense maintains access to a covered category 3 subterranean training facility on a continuing basis.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76665a99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s375/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Enter Into Lease</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense is authorized to enter into a short-term lease with a provider of a covered category 3 subterranean training facility for purposes of carrying out subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1668">135 STAT. 1668</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76665a9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s375/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Category 3 Subterranean Training Facility Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered category 3 subterranean training facility</term>” means a category 3 subterranean training facility that is—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76665a9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s375/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76665a9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>operational as of the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76665a9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s375/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>deemed safe for use as of such date.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e21093" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s376" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="376">SEC. 376. </num><heading>ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVIEW BOARD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7666cfce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s376/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Proposal for Establishment of Board</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Deputy Secretary of Defense shall develop a proposal for the establishment of an Accident Investigation Review Board (in this section referred to as the “Board”) to provide independent oversight and review of the legal investigations conducted by the Department of Defense outside of the safety process into the facts and circumstances surrounding operational and training accidents.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7666cfcf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7666cfd0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote> The proposal shall include recommendations relating to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7666cfd1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s376/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the size and composition of the Board;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7666cfd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s376/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the process by which the Board would screen accident investigations to identify unsatisfactory, biased, incomplete, or insufficient investigations requiring subsequent review by the Board, including whether the Board should review investigations meeting a predetermined threshold (such as all fatal accidents or all Class A mishaps);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7666f6e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s376/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the process by which the military departments and other components of the Department of Defense could refer pending or completed accident investigations to the Board for review;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7666f6e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s376/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the process by which the Board would evaluate a particular accident investigation for accuracy, thoroughness, and objectivity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7666f6e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s376/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7666f6e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>the requirements for and process by which the convening component of an investigation reviewed by the Board should address the findings of the Board’s review of that particular investigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7666f6e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s376/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7666f6e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>proposed procedures for safeguarding privileged and sensitive data and safety information collected during the investigation review process; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7666f6e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s376/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7666f6ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7666f6eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>how and when the Board would be required to report to the Deputy Secretary of Defense on the activities of the Board, the outcomes of individual investigation reviews performed by the Board, and the assessment of the Board regarding cross-cutting themes and trends identified by those reviews.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7666f6ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s376/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7666f6ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7666f6ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committee the proposal required by subsection (a) and a timeline for establishing the Board.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e21175" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="377">SEC. 377. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7666f6ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7666f6f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 USC 2001 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON PREVENTING TACTICAL VEHICLE TRAINING ACCIDENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7667e151-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees and to the Comptroller General of the United States a plan to address the recommendations in the report of the Government Accountability Office entitled <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1669">135 STAT. 1669</page> “Army and Marine Corps Should Take Additional Actions to Mitigate and Prevent Training Accidents” (GAO–21–361). Each such plan shall include, with respect to each recommendation in such report that the Secretary concerned has implemented or intends to implement—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7667e152-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7667e153-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of actions that have been or will be taken to implement the recommendation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7667e154-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7667e155-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><content>a schedule, with specific milestones, for completing implementation of the recommendation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7667e156-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Implementation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7667e157-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned shall carry out activities to implement the plan of the Secretary developed under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7667e158-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for implementation of certain recommendations</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7667e159-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delayed implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>A Secretary concerned may initiate implementation of a recommendation in the report referred to in subsection (a) after the date specified in paragraph (1) if, on or before such date, the Secretary provides to the congressional defense committees a specific justification for the delay in implementation of such recommendation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7667e15a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nonimplementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A Secretary concerned may decide not to implement a recommendation in the report referred to in subsection (a) if, on or before the date specified in paragraph (1), the Secretary provides to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7667e15b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a specific justification for the decision not to implement the recommendation; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7667e15c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7667e15d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of alternative actions the Secretary plans to take to address the conditions underlying the recommendation.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7667e15e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7667e15f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary Concerned</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7667e160-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary of the Army, with respect to the Army; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7667e161-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s377/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to the Navy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e21294" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s378" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="378">SEC. 378. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7667e162-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7667e163-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO EMISSIONS CONTROL TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76682f84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s378/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review of current electromagnetic spectrum emissions control tactics, techniques, and procedures across the joint force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76682f85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s378/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76682f86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after completing the review under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall direct each Secretary of a military department to update or establish, as applicable, standard tactics, techniques, and procedures, including down to the operational level, pertaining to emissions control discipline during all phases of operations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76682f87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s378/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 status of the tactics, techniques, and procedures updated or established, as <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1670">135 STAT. 1670</page> applicable, under subsection (b) by each of the military departments, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76682f88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s378/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>incorporation into doctrine of the military departments;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76682f89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s378/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>integration into training of the military departments; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76682f8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s378/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>efforts to coordinate with the militaries of partner countries and allies to develop similar standards and associated protocols, including through the use of working groups.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e21355" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s379" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="379">SEC. 379. </num><heading>MANAGEMENT OF FATIGUE AMONG CREW OF NAVAL SURFACE SHIPS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76687dab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s379/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76687dac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8605">10 USC 8605 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall implement each recommendation for executive action set forth in the report of the Government Accountability Office titled “Navy Readiness: Additional Efforts Are Needed to Manage Fatigue, Reduce Crewing Shortfalls, and Implement Training” (GAO–21–366).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76687dad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s379/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Comptroller General a report on the status of actions taken by the Secretary to monitor crew fatigue and ensure equitable fatigue management throughout the naval surface ship fleet in accordance with subsection (a). Such report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76687dae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s379/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76687daf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the extent of crew fatigue throughout the naval surface ship fleet.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76687db0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s379/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of the metrics used to assess the extent of fatigue pursuant to paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76687db1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s379/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An identification of results-oriented goals for effective fatigue management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76687db2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s379/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76687db3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time­frames.</p></sidenote><content>An identification of timeframes for achieving the goals identified pursuant to paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76687db4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s379/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76687db5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Comptroller General receives the report under subsection (b), the Comptroller General shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the extent to which the actions and goals described in the report meet the requirements of subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e21421" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s380" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="380">SEC. 380. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76687db6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORITY FOR ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE NEXT GENERATION RADAR SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7668cbd7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s380/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may undertake activities to enhance future radar systems capabilities, including the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7668cbd8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s380/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Designating specific industry, academic, government, or public-private partnership entities to provide expertise in the repair, sustainment, and support of radar systems to meet current and future defense requirements, as appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7668cbd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s380/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Facilitating collaboration among academia, the Federal Government, the defense industry, and the commercial sector, including with respect to radar system repair and sustainment activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7668cbda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s380/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Establishing advanced research and workforce training and educational programs to enhance future radar systems capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7668cbdb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s380/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Establishing goals for research in areas of study relevant to advancing technology and facilitating better understanding of radar systems in defense systems and operational activities, including continuing education and training goals.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1671">135 STAT. 1671</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7668cbdc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s380/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Increasing communications and personnel exchanges with radar systems experts in industry to support adoption of state-of-the-art technologies and operational practices, especially to support meeting future defense needs related to radar systems in autonomous systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7668cbdd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s380/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Establishing agreements with one or more institutions of higher education or other organizations in academia or industry to provide for activities authorized under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7668cbde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s380/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Partnering with nonprofit institutions and private industry with expertise in radar systems to support activities authorized under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7668cbdf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s380/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Establishing research centers and facilities, including centers of excellence, as appropriate to support activities authorized under this section, especially to promote partnerships between government, industry, and academia.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7668cbe0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s380/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Institution of Higher Education Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>institution of higher education</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001">20 U.S.C. 1001</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e21498" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="381">SEC. 381. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7668f2f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3062">10 USC 3062 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON MILITARY WORKING DOG AND EXPLOSIVES DETECTION CANINE HEALTH AND EXCELLENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76696822-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76696823-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 31, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to ensure the health and excellence of explosives detection military working dogs.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76696824-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote> Under such pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with domestic breeders of working dog lines, covered institutions of higher education, and covered national domestic canine associations, to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76696825-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>facilitate the presentation, both in a central location and at regional field evaluations in the United States, of domestically-bred explosives detection military working dogs for assessment for procurement by the Department of Defense, at a rate of at least 250 canines presented per fiscal year;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76696826-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>facilitate the delivery and communication to domestic breeders, covered institutions of higher education, and covered national domestic canine associations, of information regarding—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76696827-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>any specific needs or requirements for the future acquisition by the Department of explosives detection military working dogs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76696828-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any factors identified as relevant to the success or failure of explosives detection military working dogs presented for assessment pursuant to this section;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76696829-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>collect information on the biological and health factors of explosives detection military working dogs procured by the Department, and make such information available for academic research and to domestic breeders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7669682a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>collect and make available genetic and phenotypic information, including canine rearing and training data for study by domestic breeders and covered institutions of higher education, for the further development of working canines that are bred, raised, and trained domestically; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7669682b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7669682c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluate current Department guidance for the procurement of military working dogs to ensure that pricing structures and procurement requirements for foreign and domestic canine <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1672">135 STAT. 1672</page> procurements accurately account for input cost differences between foreign and domestic canines.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7669682d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate on October 1, 2024.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7669682e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7669682f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered institution of higher education</term>” means an institution of higher education, as such term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001">20 U.S.C. 1001</ref>), with demonstrated expertise in veterinary medicine for working canines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76696830-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>covered national domestic canine association</term>” means a national domestic canine association with demonstrated expertise in the breeding and pedigree of working canine lines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76696831-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s381/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>explosives detection military working dog</term>” means a canine that, in connection with the work duties of the canine performed for the Department of Defense, is certified and trained to detect odors indicating the presence of explosives in a given object or area, in addition to the performance of such other duties for the Department as may be assigned.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e21605" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s382" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="382">SEC. 382. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76696832-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RESPONSE TO MILITARY LAZING INCIDENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7669b653-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s382/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Investigation Into Lazing of Military Aircraft</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7669b654-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s382/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7669b655-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Investigation required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a formal investigation into all incidents of lazing of military aircraft that occurred during fiscal year 2021.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7669b656-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7669b657-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Collaboration.</p></sidenote> The Secretary shall carry out such investigation in coordination and collaboration with appropriate non-Department of Defense entities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7669b658-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s382/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the investigation conducted pursuant to paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7669b659-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s382/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7669b65a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Memorandum.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information Sharing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall seek to increase information sharing between the Department of Defense and the States with respect to incidents of lazing of military aircraft, including by entering into memoranda of understanding with State law enforcement agencies on information sharing in connection with such incidents to provide for procedures for closer cooperation with local law enforcement in responding to such incidents as soon as they are reported.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7669b65b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s382/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data Collection and Tracking</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall collect such data as may be necessary to track the correlation between noise complaints and incidents of military aircraft lazing.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7669b65c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s382/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Operating Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall give consideration to adapting local operating procedures in areas with high incidence of military aircraft lazing incidents to reduce potential injury to aircrew.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7669b65d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIII/stG/s382/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eye Protection</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall examine the availability of commercial off-the-shelf laser eye protection equipment that protects against the most commonly available green light lasers that are available to the public.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7669b65e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7669b65f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Research and development.</p></sidenote> If the Secretary determines that no such laser eye protection equipment is available, the Secretary shall conduct research and develop such equipment.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1673">135 STAT. 1673</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Active Forces</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 401. </designator> <label>End strengths for active forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 402. </designator> <label>Revisions in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 403. </designator> <label>Additional authority to vary Space Force end strength.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Reserve Forces</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 411. </designator> <label>End strengths for Selected Reserve.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 412. </designator> <label>End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the reserves.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 413. </designator> <label>End strengths for military technicians (dual status).</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 414. </designator> <label>Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 415. </designator> <label>Accounting of reserve component members performing active duty or full-time National Guard duty towards authorized end strengths.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Authorization of Appropriations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 421. </designator> <label>Military personnel.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d39579e21768" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Active Forces</heading> <section id="d39579e21773" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA/s401" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>END STRENGTHS FOR ACTIVE FORCES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x766a0480-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of September 30, 2022, as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766a0481-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA/s401/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Army, 485,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766a0482-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA/s401/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Navy, 346,920.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766a0483-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA/s401/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Marine Corps, 178,500.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766a0484-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA/s401/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Air Force, 329,220.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766a0485-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA/s401/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The Space Force, 8,400.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e21806" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA/s402" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>REVISIONS IN PERMANENT ACTIVE DUTY END STRENGTH MINIMUM LEVELS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x766a2b96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s691/b">Section 691(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) through (5) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766a2b97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>For the Army, 485,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766a2b98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>For the Navy, 346,920.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766a2b99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>For the Marine Corps, 178,500.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766a2b9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>For the Air Force, 329,220.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766a2b9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>For the Space Force, 8,400.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e21853" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA/s403" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO VARY SPACE FORCE END STRENGTH.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766a52ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA/s403/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766a52ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s115/g">section 115(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, upon determination by the Secretary of the Air Force that such action would enhance manning and readiness in essential units or in critical specialties, the Secretary may vary the end strength authorized by Congress for each fiscal year as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766a52ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA/s403/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Increase the end strength authorized pursuant to section 115(a)(1)(A) for a fiscal year for the Space Force by a number equal to not more than 5 percent of such authorized end strength.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766a52af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA/s403/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Decrease the end strength authorized pursuant to section 115(a)(1)(A) for a fiscal year for the Space Force by a number equal to not more than 10 percent of such authorized end strength.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1674">135 STAT. 1674</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766a52b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stA/s403/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided under subsection (a) shall terminate on December 31, 2022.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e21897" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Reserve Forces</heading> <section id="d39579e21902" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="411">SEC. 411. </num><heading>END STRENGTHS FOR SELECTED RESERVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ac7e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for Selected Reserve personnel of the reserve components as of September 30, 2022, as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ac7e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Army National Guard of the United States, 336,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ac7e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Army Reserve, 189,500.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ac7e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Navy Reserve, 58,600.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ac7e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Marine Corps Reserve, 36,800.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ac7e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The Air National Guard of the United States, 108,300.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ac7e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The Air Force Reserve, 70,300.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ac7e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The Coast Guard Reserve, 7,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ac7e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">End Strength Reductions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The end strengths prescribed by subsection (a) for the Selected Reserve of any reserve component shall be proportionately reduced by—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ac7ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the total authorized strength of units organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such component which are on active duty (other than for training) at the end of the fiscal year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ac7eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>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 (other than for training or for unsatisfactory participation in training) without their consent at the end of the fiscal year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ac7ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s411/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">End Strength Increases</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever units or individual members of the Selected Reserve of any reserve component are released from active duty during any fiscal year, 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 members.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e21980" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s412" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="412">SEC. 412. </num><heading>END STRENGTHS FOR RESERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF THE RESERVES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x766aeefd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the reserve components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of September 30, 2022, the following number of Reserves to be serving on full-time active duty or full-time duty, in the case of members of the National Guard, for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b160e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s412/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Army National Guard of the United States, 30,845.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b160f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s412/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Army Reserve, 16,511.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b1610-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s412/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Navy Reserve, 10,293.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b1611-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s412/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,386.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b1612-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s412/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The Air National Guard of the United States, 25,333.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b1613-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s412/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The Air Force Reserve, 6,003.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e22018" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s413" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="413">SEC. 413. </num><heading>END STRENGTHS FOR MILITARY TECHNICIANS (DUAL STATUS).</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766b3d24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The minimum authorized number of military technicians (dual status) as of the last day of fiscal year 2022 <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1675">135 STAT. 1675</page> for the reserve components of the Army and the Air Force (notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s129">section 129 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) shall be the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b3d25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>For the Army National Guard of the United States, 22,294.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b3d26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For the Army Reserve, 6,492.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b3d27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>For the Air National Guard of the United States, 10,994.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b3d28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>For the Air Force Reserve, 7,111.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766b3d29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s413/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Number of Temporary Military Technicians (dual Status)</inline>.—</heading><content>The number of temporary military technicians (dual-status) employed under the authority of subsection (a) may not exceed 25 percent of the total authorized number specified in such subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766b3d2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s413/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Under no circumstances may a military technician (dual status) employed under the authority of this section be coerced by a State into accepting an offer of realignment or conversion to any other military status, including as a member of the Active Guard and Reserve program of a reserve component. If a military technician (dual status) declines to participate in such realignment or conversion, no further action will be taken against the individual or the individual’s position.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e22077" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s414" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="414">SEC. 414. </num><heading>MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RESERVE PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO BE ON ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x766b8b4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  During fiscal year 2022, 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 <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s115/b">section 115(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b8b4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s414/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Army National Guard of the United States, 17,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b8b4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s414/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Army Reserve, 13,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b8b4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s414/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Navy Reserve, 6,200.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b8b4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s414/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Marine Corps Reserve, 3,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b8b50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s414/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The Air National Guard of the United States, 16,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766b8b51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s414/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The Air Force Reserve, 14,000.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e22119" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stB/s415" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="415">SEC. 415. </num><heading>ACCOUNTING OF RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS PERFORMING ACTIVE DUTY OR FULL-TIME NATIONAL GUARD DUTY TOWARDS AUTHORIZED END STRENGTHS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s115/b/2/B">Section 115(b)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>1095 days in the previous 1460 days</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>1825 days in the previous 2190 days</quotedText>”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e22139" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section id="d39579e22144" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stC/s421" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="421">SEC. 421. </num><heading>MILITARY PERSONNEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766bb262-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stC/s421/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for military personnel, as specified in the funding table in section 4401.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766bb263-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIV/stC/s421/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Construction of Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>The authorization of appropriations in the subsection (a) supersedes any other authorization of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for such purpose for fiscal year 2022.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1676">135 STAT. 1676</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label> Officer Personnel Policy</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 501. </designator> <label>Authority with respect to authorized strengths for general and flag officers within the Armed Forces for emerging requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 502. </designator> <label>Time in grade requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 503. </designator> <label>Authority to vary number of Space Force officers considered for promotion to major general.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 504. </designator> <label>Seaman to Admiral-21 program: credit towards retirement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 505. </designator> <label>Independent assessment of retention of female surface warfare officers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 506. </designator> <label>Reports on Air Force personnel performing duties of a Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer (13N).</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Reserve Component Management</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 511. </designator> <label>Modification of grant program supporting science, technology, engineering, and math education in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps to include quantum information sciences.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 512. </designator> <label>Prohibition on private funding for interstate deployment of National Guard.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 513. </designator> <label>Access to Tour of Duty system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 514. </designator> <label>Implementation of certain recommendations regarding use of unmanned aircraft systems by the National Guard.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 515. </designator> <label>Continued National Guard support for FireGuard program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 516. </designator> <label>Enhancement of National Guard Youth Challenge Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 517. </designator> <label>Report on methods to enhance support from the reserve components in response to catastrophic incidents.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 518. </designator> <label>Study on reapportionment of National Guard force structure based on domestic responses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 519. </designator> <label>Briefing on Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>General Service Authorities and Military Records</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 521. </designator> <label>Reduction in service commitment required for participation in career intermission program of a military department.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 522. </designator> <label>Improvements to military accessions in Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 523. </designator> <label>Notice program relating to options for naturalization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 524. </designator> <label>Appeals to Physical Evaluation Board determinations of fitness for duty.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 525. </designator> <label>Command oversight of military privatized housing as element of performance evaluations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 526. </designator> <label>Feasibility study on establishment of housing history for members of the Armed Forces who reside in housing provided by the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 527. </designator> <label>Enhancements to national mobilization exercises.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 528. </designator> <label>Temporary exemption from end strength grade restrictions for the Space Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 529. </designator> <label>Report on exemptions and deferments for a possible military draft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 529A. </designator> <label>Report on processes and procedures for appeal of denial of status or benefits for failure to register for Selective Service.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 529B. </designator> <label>Study and report on administrative separation boards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Military Justice Reform</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="part" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Part 1—</designator> <label>Special Trial Counsel</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 531. </designator> <label>Special trial counsel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 532. </designator> <label>Policies with respect to special trial counsel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 533. </designator> <label>Definition of military magistrate, covered offense, and special trial counsel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 534. </designator> <label>Clarification relating to who may convene courts-martial.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 535. </designator> <label>Detail of trial counsel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 536. </designator> <label>Preliminary hearing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 537. </designator> <label>Advice to convening authority before referral for trial.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 538. </designator> <label>Former jeopardy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 539. </designator> <label>Plea agreements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 539A. </designator> <label>Determinations of impracticability of rehearing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 539B. </designator> <label>Applicability to the United States Coast Guard.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 539C. </designator> <label>Effective date.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="part" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Part 2—</designator> <label>Sexual Harassment; Sentencing Reform</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 539D. </designator> <label>Inclusion of sexual harassment as general punitive article.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1677">135 STAT. 1677</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 539E. </designator> <label>Sentencing reform.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="part" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Part 3—</designator> <label>Reports and Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 539F. </designator> <label>Briefing and report on resourcing required for implementation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 539G. </designator> <label>Briefing on implementation of certain recommendations of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Other Military Justice and Legal Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 541. </designator> <label>Rights of the victim of an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 542. </designator> <label>Conduct unbecoming an officer.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 543. </designator> <label>Independent investigation of complaints of sexual harassment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 544. </designator> <label>Department of Defense tracking of allegations of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment and related persons.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 545. </designator> <label>Modification of notice to victims of pendency of further administrative action following a determination not to refer to trial by court-martial.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 546. </designator> <label>Civilian positions to support Special Victims’ Counsel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 547. </designator> <label>Plans for uniform document management system, tracking pretrial information, and assessing changes in law.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 548. </designator> <label>Determination and reporting of members missing, absent unknown, absent without leave, and duty status-whereabouts unknown.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549. </designator> <label>Activities to improve family violence prevention and response.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549A. </designator> <label>Annual primary prevention research agenda.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549B. </designator> <label>Primary prevention workforce.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549C. </designator> <label>Reform and improvement of military criminal investigative organizations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549D. </designator> <label>Military defense counsel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549E. </designator> <label>Full functionality of Military Justice Review Panel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549F. </designator> <label>Military service independent racial disparity review.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549G. </designator> <label>Inclusion of race and ethnicity in annual reports on sexual assaults; reporting on racial and ethnic demographics in the military justice system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549H. </designator> <label>DoD Safe Helpline authorization to perform intake of official restricted and unrestricted reports for eligible adult sexual assault victims.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549I. </designator> <label>Extension of annual report regarding sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549J. </designator> <label>Study and report on Sexual Assault Response Coordinator military occupational specialty.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549K. </designator> <label>Amendments to additional Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549L. </designator> <label>Improved Department of Defense prevention of, and response to, bullying in the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549M. </designator> <label>Recommendations on separate punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on violent extremism.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549N. </designator> <label>Combating foreign malign influence.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Member Education, Training, and Transition</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 551. </designator> <label>Troops-to-Teachers Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 552. </designator> <label>Codification of human relations training for certain members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 553. </designator> <label>Allocation of authority for nominations to the military service academies in the event of the death, resignation, or expulsion from office of a Member of Congress.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 554. </designator> <label>Authority of President to appoint successors to members of Board of Visitors of military academies whose terms have expired.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 555. </designator> <label>Meetings of the Board of Visitors of a military service academy: votes required to call; held in person or remotely.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 556. </designator> <label>Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 557. </designator> <label>United States Naval Community College.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 558. </designator> <label>Codification of establishment of United States Air Force Institute of Technology.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 559. </designator> <label>Concurrent use of Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve benefits.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 559A. </designator> <label>Regulations on certain parental guardianship rights of cadets and midshipmen.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 559B. </designator> <label>Defense language continuing education program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 559C. </designator> <label>Prohibition on implementation by United States Air Force Academy of civilian faculty tenure system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 559D. </designator> <label>Professional military education: report; definition.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 559E. </designator> <label>Report on training and education of members of the Armed Forces regarding social reform and unhealthy behaviors.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1678">135 STAT. 1678</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 559F. </designator> <label>Report on status of Army Tuition Assistance Program Army IgnitED program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 559G. </designator> <label>Briefing on cadets and midshipmen with speech disorders.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle G—</designator> <label>Military Family Readiness and Dependents’ Education</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 561. </designator> <label>Expansion of support programs for special operations forces personnel and immediate family members.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 562. </designator> <label>Improvements to the Exceptional Family Member Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 563. </designator> <label>Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 564. </designator> <label>Pilot program to establish employment fellowship opportunities for military spouses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 565. </designator> <label>Policy regarding remote military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 566. </designator> <label>Implementation of GAO recommendation on improved communication of best practices to engage military spouses with career assistance resources.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 567. </designator> <label>Study on employment of military spouses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 568. </designator> <label>Briefing on efforts of commanders of military installations to connect military families with local entities that provide services to military families.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 569. </designator> <label>Briefing on process to certify reporting of eligible federally connected children for purposes of Federal impact aid programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 569A. </designator> <label>Briefing on legal services for families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 569B. </designator> <label>GAO review of Preservation of the Force and Family Program of United States Special Operations Command: briefing; report.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle H—</designator> <label>Diversity and Inclusion</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 571. </designator> <label>Reduction of gender-related inequities in costs of uniforms to members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 572. </designator> <label>Study on number of members of the Armed Forces who identify as Hispanic or Latino.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 573. </designator> <label>Inclusion of military service academies, Officer Candidate and Training Schools, and the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps data in diversity and inclusion reporting.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 574. </designator> <label>Extension of deadline for GAO report on equal opportunity at the military service academies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle I—</designator> <label>Decorations and Awards, Miscellaneous Reports, and Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 581. </designator> <label>Modified deadline for establishment of special purpose adjunct to Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 582. </designator> <label>Authorizations for certain awards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 583. </designator> <label>Establishment of the Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 584. </designator> <label>Updates and preservation of memorials to chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 585. </designator> <label>Reports on security force personnel performing protection level one duties.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 586. </designator> <label>GAO study on tattoo policies of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 587. </designator> <label>Briefing regarding best practices for community engagement in Hawaii.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d39579e22760" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading> Officer Personnel Policy</heading> <section id="d39579e22765" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s501" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS FOR GENERAL AND FLAG OFFICERS WITHIN THE ARMED FORCES FOR EMERGING REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766cc3d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s501/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority on and Before December 31, 2022</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s526">Section 526 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766cc3d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s501/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (k) as subsection (l); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766cc3d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s501/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (j) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ceae7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Authorizations Among the Military Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y766ceae8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766ceae9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766ceaea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of Defense may increase the maximum number of brigadier generals or major generals in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force, or rear admirals (lower half) or rear admirals in the Navy, allowed under subsection (a) and section 525 of this title, and the President may appoint officers <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1679">135 STAT. 1679</page> in the equivalent grades equal to the number increased by the Secretary of Defense, if each appointment is made in conjunction with an offsetting reduction under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ceaeb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>For each increase and appointment made under the authority of paragraph (1) in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force, the number of appointments that may be made in the equivalent grade in one of the other armed forces (other than the Coast Guard) shall be reduced by one. When such an increase and appointment is made, the Secretary of Defense shall specify the armed force in which the reduction required by this paragraph is to be made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ceaec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The total number of general officers and flag officers increased under paragraph (1), combined with the total number of general officers and flag officers increased under section 526a(i)(1) of this title, may not exceed 15 at any one time.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ceaed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766ceaee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766ceaef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766ceaf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary may not increase the maximum number of general officers or flag officers under paragraph (1) until the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary provides, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, written notice of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ceaf1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>such increase; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ceaf2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>each offsetting reduction under paragraph (2), specifying the armed force and billet so reduced.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ceaf3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s501/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority After December 31, 2022</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s526a">Section 526a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766d1104-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Authorizations Among the Military Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y766d1105-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766d1106-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766d1107-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of Defense may increase the maximum number of brigadier generals or major generals in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force, or rear admirals (lower half) or rear admirals in the Navy, allowed under subsection (a) and section 525 of this title and the President may appoint officers in the equivalent grades equal to the number increased by the Secretary of Defense if each appointment is made in conjunction with an offsetting reduction under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766d1108-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>For each increase and appointment made under the authority of paragraph (1) in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force, the number of appointments that may be made in the equivalent grade in one of the other armed forces (other than the Coast Guard) shall be reduced by one. When such an increase and appointment is made, the Secretary of Defense shall specify the armed force in which the reduction required by this paragraph is to be made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766d3819-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The total number of general officers and flag officers increased under paragraph (1), combined with the total number of general officers and flag officers increased under section 526(k)(1) of this title, may not exceed 15 at any one time.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766d381a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766d381b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766d381c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766d381d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary may not increase the maximum number of general officers or flag officers under paragraph (1) until the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary provides, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, written notice of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766d381e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>such increase; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766d381f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>each offsetting reduction under paragraph (2), specifying the armed force and billet so reduced.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1680">135 STAT. 1680</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e22931" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s502" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x766d5f30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s619/a">Section 619(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766d5f31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s502/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (4)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (5)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766d5f32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s502/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766d5f33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s502/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766d5f34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>When the needs of the service require, the Secretary of the military department concerned may prescribe a shorter period of service in grade, but not less than two years, for eligibility for consideration for promotion, in the case of officers designated for limited duty to whom paragraph (2) applies.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e22981" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s503" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO VARY NUMBER OF SPACE FORCE OFFICERS CONSIDERED FOR PROMOTION TO MAJOR GENERAL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766d5f35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s503/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s616/d">section 616(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the number of officers recommended for promotion by a selection board convened by the Secretary of the Air Force under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s611/a">section 611(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, to consider officers on the Space Force active duty list for promotion to major general may not exceed the number equal to 95 percent of the total number of brigadier generals eligible for consideration by the board.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766d5f36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s503/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided under subsection (a) shall terminate on December 31, 2022.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e23011" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s504" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading>SEAMAN TO ADMIRAL-21 PROGRAM: CREDIT TOWARDS RETIREMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766dad57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s504/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766dad58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Credit</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each participant in the Seaman to Admiral-21 program during fiscal years 2010 through 2014 for whom the Secretary of the Navy cannot find evidence of an acknowledgment that, before entering a baccalaureate degree program, service during the baccalaureate degree program would not be included when computing years of service for retirement, the Secretary shall include service during the baccalaureate degree program when computing—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766dad59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s504/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>years of service; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766dad5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s504/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>retired or retainer pay.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766dad5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s504/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the number of participants credited with service under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766dad5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s504/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out this section not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e23057" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="505">SEC. 505. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF RETENTION OF FEMALE SURFACE WARFARE OFFICERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766e70ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766e70ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766e70af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a nonprofit entity or a federally funded research and development center independent of the Department of Defense to conduct research and analysis on the gender gap in retention of surface warfare officers in the Navy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766e70b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The research and analysis conducted under subsection (a) shall include consideration of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Demographics of surface warfare officers, disaggregated by gender, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>race;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1681">135 STAT. 1681</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ethnicity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>socioeconomic status;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>marital status (including whether the spouse is a member of the Armed Forces and, if so, the length of service of such spouse);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>whether the officer has children (including number and age or ages of children);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>whether an immediate family member serves or has served as a member of the Armed Forces; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau>the percentage of such officers who—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y766e70b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/1/G/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>indicate an intent to complete only an initial service agreement; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y766e70ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/1/G/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>complete only an initial service agreement.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Whether there is a correlation between the number of female surface warfare officers serving on a vessel and responses of such officers to command climate surveys.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766e70bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Study.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An anonymous but traceable study of command climate results to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>correlate responses from particular female surface warfare officers with resignation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>compare attitudes of first-tour and second-tour female surface warfare officers.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766e70c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766e70c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations based on the findings under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766e70c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date on which a nonprofit entity or federally funded research and development center enters into an agreement under subsection (a) with the Secretary of Defense, such entity or center shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the results of the research and analysis under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766e70c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>A copy of the report submitted under paragraph (1) without change.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766e70c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s505/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766e70c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766e70ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Any comments, changes, recommendations, or other information provided by the Secretary of Defense relating to the research and analysis under subsection (a) and contained in such report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e23216" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading>REPORTS ON AIR FORCE PERSONNEL PERFORMING DUTIES OF A NUCLEAR AND MISSILE OPERATIONS OFFICER (13N).</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ee5fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on personnel performing the duties of a Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer (13N)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ee5fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ee5fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>concurrent with the submission to Congress of the budget of the President for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ee5fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1682">135 STAT. 1682</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ee5ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of Nuclear and Missile Operations Officers commissioned, by commissioning source, during the most recent fiscal year that ended before submission of the report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ee600-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of the rank structure and number of such officers by intercontinental ballistic missile operational group during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ee601-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766ee602-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>The retention rate of such officers by intercontinental ballistic missile operational group during that fiscal year and an assessment of reasons for any loss in retention of such officers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ee603-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A description of the rank structure and number of officers by intercontinental ballistic missile operational group performing alert duties by month during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ee604-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of the structure of incentive pay for officers performing 13N duties during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ee605-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766ee606-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766ee607-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>A personnel manning plan for managing officers performing alert duties during the period of five fiscal years after submission of the report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ee608-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>A description of methods, with metrics, to manage the transition of Nuclear and Missile Operations Officers, by intercontinental ballistic missile operational group, to other career fields in the Air Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ee609-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stA/s506/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766ee60a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate to inform the congressional defense committees with respect to the 13N career field during the period of five to ten fiscal years after submission of the report.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e23309" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Reserve Component Management</heading> <section id="d39579e23314" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s511" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="511">SEC. 511. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH EDUCATION IN THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS TO INCLUDE QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x766f0d1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2036/g/2">Section 2036(g)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766f0d1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s511/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (J) through (M) as subparagraphs (K) through (N), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766f0d1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s511/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (I) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766f0d1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><content>quantum information sciences;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e23352" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s512" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="512">SEC. 512. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON PRIVATE FUNDING FOR INTERSTATE DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766f342f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s512/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t32/ch3">Chapter 3 of title 32, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y766f3430-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658166"><num class="fontsize12" value="329">“§ 329.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766f3431-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t32/s329">32 USC 329</ref>.</p></sidenote> Prohibition on private funding for interstate deployment</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “A member of the National Guard may not be ordered to cross a border of a State to perform duty (under this title or title 10) if such duty is paid for with private funds, unless such duty is in response to a major disaster or emergency under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5170">42 U.S.C. 5170</ref>).”</content></section> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1683">135 STAT. 1683</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766f3432-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s512/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766f3433-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t32/s301">32 USC 301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“329. </designator> <label>Prohibition on private funding for interstate deployment.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e23426" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s513" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="513">SEC. 513. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766f5b44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7013">10 USC 7013 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ACCESS TO TOUR OF DUTY SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766f8255-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s513/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766f8256-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s513/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766f8257-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall ensure, subject to paragraph (2), that a member of the reserve components of the Army may access the Tour of Duty system using a personal internet-enabled device.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766f8258-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s513/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766f8259-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may restrict access to the Tour of Duty system on personal internet-enabled devices if the Secretary determines such restriction is necessary to ensure the security and integrity of information systems and data of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766f825a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s513/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tour of Duty System Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this Act, the term “<term>Tour of Duty system</term>” means the online system of listings for opportunities to serve on active duty for members of the reserve components of the Army and through which such a member may apply for such an opportunity, known as “Tour of Duty”, or any successor to such system.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e23477" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s514" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="514">SEC. 514. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766f825b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766f825c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t32/s901">32 USC 901 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS BY THE NATIONAL GUARD.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall implement recommendations of the Secretary described in section 519C(a)(2) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d39579e23495" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s515" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="515">SEC. 515. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766f825d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766f825e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766f825f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading>CONTINUED NATIONAL GUARD SUPPORT FOR FIREGUARD PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Until September 30, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall continue to support the FireGuard program with personnel of the California National Guard to aggregate, analyze, and assess multi-source remote sensing information for interagency partnerships in the initial detection and monitoring of wildfires.</content></section> <section id="d39579e23509" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s516" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="516">SEC. 516. </num><heading>ENHANCEMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ff790-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s516/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x766ff791-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During fiscal year 2022, the Secretary of Defense may provide assistance to a National Guard Youth Challenge Program of a State—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ff792-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s516/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in addition to assistance under subsection (d) of <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s509">section 509 of title 32, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ff793-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s516/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>that is not subject to the matching requirement under such subsection; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ff794-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s516/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ff795-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s516/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>new program start-up costs; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ff796-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s516/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a workforce development program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ff797-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s516/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ff798-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s516/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matching</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not provide additional assistance under this section to a State that does not comply with the fund matching requirement under such subsection regarding assistance under such subsection.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1684">135 STAT. 1684</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y766ff799-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s516/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Total assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Total assistance under this section to all States may not exceed $5,000,000 of the funds appropriated for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program for fiscal year 2022.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y766ff79a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s516/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>Any assistance provided under this section shall be included in the annual report under subsection (k) of section 509 of such title.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e23593" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="517">SEC. 517. </num><heading>REPORT ON METHODS TO ENHANCE SUPPORT FROM THE RESERVE COMPONENTS IN RESPONSE TO CATASTROPHIC INCIDENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7670baeb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7670baec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7670baed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation and coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Security Council, the Council of Governors, and the National Governors Association, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670baee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7670baef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><content>a detailed examination of the policy framework for the reserve components, consistent with existing authorities, to provide support to other Federal agencies in response to catastrophic incidents;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670baf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>identify major statutory or policy impediments to such support; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670baf1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7670baf2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7670baf3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations for legislation as appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7670baf4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7670baf5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under this section shall include a description of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670baf6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7670baf7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7670baf8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the assessment of the Secretary, informed by consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Security Council, the Council of Governors, and the National Governors Association, regarding—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670baf9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the sufficiency of current authorities for the reimbursement of reserve component personnel during catastrophic incidents under title 10 and <ref href="/us/usc/t32">title 32, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bafa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>specifically whether reimbursement authorities are sufficient to ensure that military training and readiness are not degraded to fund disaster response, or use of such authorities degrades the effectiveness of the Disaster Relief Fund;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bafb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7670bafc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7670bafd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the plan of the Secretary to ensure there is parallel and consistent policy in the application of the authorities granted under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12304a">section 12304a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s502/f">section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code</ref>, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bafe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of the disparities between benefits and protections under Federal law versus State active duty;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670baff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>recommended solutions to achieve parity at the Federal level; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bb00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>recommended changes at the State level, if appropriate;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bb01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the plan of the Secretary to ensure there is parity of benefits and protections for members of the Armed Forces employed as part of the response to catastrophic incidents under title 32 or <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, and recommendations for addressing shortfalls; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bb02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7670bb03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7670bb04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>a review, by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, of the current policy for, and an assessment of the sufficiency of, reimbursement authority for the use of the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1685">135 STAT. 1685</page> reserve components, both to the Department of Defense and to the States, during catastrophic incidents, including any policy and legal limitations, and cost assessment impact on Federal funding.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7670bb05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bb06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bb07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The congressional defense committees;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bb08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bb09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bb0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bb0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/c/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7670bb0c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s517/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>catastrophic incident</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 501 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/pl/107/296">Public Law 107–296</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s311">6 U.S.C. 311</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e23777" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="518">SEC. 518. </num><heading>STUDY ON REAPPORTIONMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD FORCE STRUCTURE BASED ON DOMESTIC RESPONSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7671574d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to determine whether to reapportion the current force structure of the National Guard based on wartime and domestic response requirements.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7671574e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote> The study shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7671574f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>An assessment of how domestic response missions affect recruitment and retention of qualified personnel, especially in States—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76715750-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>with the lowest ratios of National Guard members to the general population; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76715751-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>that are most prone to natural disasters.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76715752-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of how domestic response missions affect the ability of the National Guard of a State to ability to staff, equip, and ready a unit for its Federal missions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76715753-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>A comparison of the costs of a response to a domestic incident in a State with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76715754-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>units of the National Guard of such State; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76715755-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>units of the National Guards of other States pursuant to an emergency management assistance compact.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76715756-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>Based on the recommendations in the 2021 report of the National Guard Bureau titled “Impact of U.S. Population Trends on National Guard Force Structure”, an assessment of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76715757-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>challenges to recruiting members of the National Guard;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76715758-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>allocating mission sets to other geographic regions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76715759-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the ability to track and respond to domestic migration trends in order to establish a baseline for force structure requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7671575a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the availability of training ranges for Federal missions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7671575b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the availability of transportation and other support infrastructure; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7671575c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/4/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the cost of operation in each State.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7671575d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>In light of the limited authority of the President under <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s104/c">section 104(c) of title 32, United States Code</ref>, an assessment <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1686">135 STAT. 1686</page> of whether the number of members of the National Guard is sufficient to reapportion force structure to meet the requirements of domestic responses and shifting populations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7671575e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the results of the study under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7671575f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s518/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>State</term>” includes the various States and Territories, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e23898" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s519" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="519">SEC. 519. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7671a580-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7671a581-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote> later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the status of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs of each Armed Force. The briefing shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7671a582-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s519/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7671a583-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the current usage of the program, including the number of individuals enrolled in the program, the demographic information of individuals enrolled in the program, and the number of units established under the program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7671a584-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s519/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the efforts of the Armed Forces to meet current enrollment targets for the program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7671a585-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s519/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an explanation of the reasons such enrollment targets have not been met, if applicable;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7671a586-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s519/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a description of any obstacles preventing the Armed Forces from meeting such enrollment targets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7671a587-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s519/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>a comparison of the potential benefits and drawbacks of expanding the program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7671a588-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stB/s519/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>a description of program-wide diversity and inclusion recruitment and retention efforts.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e23944" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>General Service Authorities and Military Records</heading> <section id="d39579e23949" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s521" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="521">SEC. 521. </num><heading>REDUCTION IN SERVICE COMMITMENT REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN CAREER INTERMISSION PROGRAM OF A MILITARY DEPARTMENT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s710/c/3">Section 710(c)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>two months</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>one month</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e23968" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="522">SEC. 522. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7671a589-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7671a58a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7671a58b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s501">10 USC 501 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO MILITARY ACCESSIONS IN ARMED FORCES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76721abc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall take the following steps regarding military accessions in each Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76721abd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76721abe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>Assess the prescribed medical standards for appointment as an officer, or enlistment as a member, in such Armed Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76721abf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Determine how to update the medical screening processes for appointment or enlistment.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1687">135 STAT. 1687</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76721ac0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Determine how to standardize operations across the military entrance processing stations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76721ac1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Determine how to improve aptitude testing methods and standardized testing requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76721ac2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Determine how to improve the waiver process for individuals who do not meet medical standards for accession.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76721ac3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767241d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767241d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Determine, by reviewing data from calendar years 2017 through 2021, whether military accessions (including such accessions pursuant to waivers) vary, by geographic region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767241d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767241d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767241d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Determine, by reviewing data from calendar years 2017 through 2021, whether access to military health records has suppressed the number of such military accessions, authorized Secretaries of the military departments, by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767241d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/a/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>children of members of such Armed Forces;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767241da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/a/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>retired members of such Armed Forces; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767241db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/a/7/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>recently separated members of such Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767241dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Implement improvements determined under paragraphs (1) through (7).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767241dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s522/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767241de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767241df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on the results of carrying out this section and recommendations regarding legislation the Secretary determines necessary to improve such military accessions.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e24077" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s523" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="523">SEC. 523. </num><heading>NOTICE PROGRAM RELATING TO OPTIONS FOR NATURALIZATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767268f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s523/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767268f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767268f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s503">10 USC 503 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Upon Enlistment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of each military department shall prescribe regulations that ensure that a military recruit, who is not a citizen of the United States, receives proper notice of options for naturalization under title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401/etseq">8 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.</ref>) Such notice shall inform the recruit of existing programs or services that may aid in the naturalization process of such recruit.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767268f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s523/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767268f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767268f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1142">10 USC 1142 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Upon Separation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall provide to a member of the Armed Forces who is not a citizen of the United States, upon separation of such member, notice of options for naturalization under title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1401/etseq">8 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.</ref>) Such notice shall inform the member of existing programs or services that may aid in the naturalization process of such member.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e24122" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s524" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="524">SEC. 524. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767268f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>APPEALS TO PHYSICAL EVALUATION BOARD DETERMINATIONS OF FITNESS FOR DUTY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76729007-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76729008-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76729009-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7672900a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote> later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall incorporate a formal appeals process (including timelines established by the Secretary of Defense) into the policies and procedures applicable to the implementation of the Integrated Disability Evaluation System of the Department of Defense. The appeals process shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7672900b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s524/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary concerned shall ensure that a member of the Armed Forces may submit a formal appeal made with respect to determinations of fitness for duty to a Physical Evaluation Board of such Secretary.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1688">135 STAT. 1688</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7672900c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s524/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7672900d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Hearings.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7672900e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The appeals process shall include, at the request of such member, an impartial hearing on a fitness for duty determination to be conducted by the Secretary concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7672900f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s524/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Such member shall have the option to be represented at a hearing by legal counsel.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e24166" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s525" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="525">SEC. 525. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76729010-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2871">10 USC 2871 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COMMAND OVERSIGHT OF MILITARY PRIVATIZED HOUSING AS ELEMENT OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7672de31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s525/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7672de32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluations in General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each Secretary of a military department shall ensure that the performance evaluations of any individual described in subsection (b) under the jurisdiction of such Secretary provides for an assessment of the extent to which such individual has or has not exercised effective oversight and leadership in the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7672de33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s525/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Improving conditions of privatized housing under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch169/schIV">subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7672de34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s525/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Addressing concerns with respect to such housing of members of the Armed Forces and their families who reside in such housing on an installation of the military department concerned.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7672de35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s525/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Individuals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The individuals described in this subsection are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7672de36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The commander of an installation of a military department at which on-installation housing is managed by a landlord of privatized housing under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch169/schIV">subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7672de37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Each officer or senior enlisted member of the Armed Forces at an installation described in paragraph (1) whose duties include facilities or housing management at such installation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7672de38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Any other officer or enlisted member of the Armed Forces (whether or not at an installation described in paragraph (1)) as specified by the Secretary of the military department concerned for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e24230" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="526">SEC. 526. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7672de39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading>FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHMENT OF HOUSING HISTORY FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO RESIDE IN HOUSING PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7673536a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7673536b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study; Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7673536c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a standard record of housing history for members of the Armed Forces who reside in covered housing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7673536d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the results of such study.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7673536e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A record described in subsection (a) includes, with regards to each period during which the member concerned resided in covered housing, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76737a7f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76737a80-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The assessment of the commander of the military installation in which such housing is located, of the condition of such covered housing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76737a81-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>prior to the beginning of such period; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76737a82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in which the member concerned left such covered housing upon vacating such covered housing.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76737a83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Contact information a housing provider may use to inquire about such a record.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76737a84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Online Access</inline>.—</heading><content>A record described in subsection (a) would be accessible through a website, maintained by the Secretary of <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1689">135 STAT. 1689</page> the military department concerned, through which a member of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of such Secretary may access such record of such member.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76737a85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned would issue a copy of a described in subsection (a) to the member concerned upon the separation, retirement, discharge, or dismissal of such member from the Armed Forces, with the DD Form 214 for such member.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76737a86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76737a87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76737a88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76737a89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76737a8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/e/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76737a8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/e/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76737a8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s526/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>covered housing</term>” means housing provided by the United States to a member of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e24354" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s527" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="527">SEC. 527. </num><heading>ENHANCEMENTS TO NATIONAL MOBILIZATION EXERCISES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7673efbd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s527/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Processes of Selective Service System</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s10208">Section 10208 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7673efbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y7673efbf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7673efc0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7673efc1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7673efc2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall, beginning in the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and every five years thereafter, as part of the major mobilization exercise under subsection (a), include the processes of the Selective Service System in preparation for induction of personnel into the armed forces under the Military Selective Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3801/etseq">50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.</ref>), and submit to Congress a report on the results of this exercise and evaluation. The report may be submitted in classified form.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7673efc3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The exercise under this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7673efc4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7673efc5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>shall include a review of national mobilization strategic and operational concepts; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7673efc6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7673efc7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>shall include a simulation of a mobilization of all armed forces and reserve units, with plans and processes for incorporating Selective Service System inductees.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7673efc8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s527/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing; Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7673efc9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s527/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767416da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense conducts the first mobilization exercise under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s10208">section 10208 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees of Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767416db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s527/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the status of the review and assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (c) of such section, as added by subsection (a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767416dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s527/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767416dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767416de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>any interim recommendations of the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767416df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s527/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than two years after the date on which the Secretary conducts the first mobilization exercise as described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees of Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report that contains the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767416e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s527/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767416e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of national mobilization strategic and operational concepts.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1690">135 STAT. 1690</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767416e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s527/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A simulation of a mobilization of all Armed Forces and reserve units, with plans and processes for incorporating Selective Service System inductees.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767416e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s527/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767416e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the Selective Service system in the current organizational form.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767416e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s527/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767416e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the Selective Service System as a peace-time registration system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767416e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s527/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767416e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767416e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations with respect to the challenges, opportunities, cost, and timelines regarding the assessments described in subparagraphs (C) and (D).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e24511" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s528" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="528">SEC. 528. </num><heading>TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM END STRENGTH GRADE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE SPACE FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76743cfa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s528/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76743cfb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76743cfc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s517">10 USC 517 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 517 and 523 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, shall not apply to the Space Force until January 1, 2023.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76743cfd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s528/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76743cfe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than April 1, 2022, the Secretary of the Air Force shall establish and submit to the Committees on Armed Services for the Senate and House of Representatives for inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2023, the number of officers who—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76743cff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s528/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>may be serving on active duty in each of the grades of major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76743d00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s528/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>may not, as of the end of such fiscal year, exceed a number determined in accordance with section 523(a)(1) of such title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e24558" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="529">SEC. 529. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76743d01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76743d02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT ON EXEMPTIONS AND DEFERMENTS FOR A POSSIBLE MILITARY DRAFT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Selective Service System, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit to Congress a report providing a review of exemptions and deferments from registration, training, and service under the Military Selective Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3801/etseq">50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d39579e24573" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="529A">SEC. 529A. </num><heading>REPORT ON PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL OF DENIAL OF STATUS OR BENEFITS FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76750053-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76750054-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Selective Service System shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the results of a review of the processes and procedures employed by agencies across the Federal Government for the appeal by individuals of a denial of status or benefits under Federal law for failure to register for selective service under the Military Selective Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3801/etseq">50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76750055-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Selective Service System shall carry out this section in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Education, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76750056-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76750057-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76750058-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A description and assessment of the various appeals processes and procedures described in subsection (a), including—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1691">135 STAT. 1691</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76750059-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of such processes and procedures; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7675005a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7675005b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>an assessment of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7675005c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the adequacy of notice provided for appeals under such processes and procedures;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7675005d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the fairness of each such process and procedure;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7675005e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the ease of use of each such process and procedure;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7675005f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>consistency in the application of such processes and procedures across the Federal Government; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76750060-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>the applicability of an appeal granted by one Federal agency under such processes and procedures to the actions and decisions of another Federal agency on a similar appeal.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76750061-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76750062-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Information on the number of waivers requested, and the number of waivers granted, during the 15-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this Act in connection with denial of status or benefits for failure to register for selective service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76750063-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76750064-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76750065-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis and assessment of the recommendations of the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service for reforming the rules and policies concerning failure to register for selective service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76750066-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76750067-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76750068-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Director of the Selective Service System, and the consulting officers pursuant to subsection (b), consider appropriate in light of the review conducted pursuant to subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76750069-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Such other matters in connection with the review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) as the Director considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7675006a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committee of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7675006b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7675006c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529A/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e24716" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="529B">SEC. 529B. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION BOARDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7675277d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529B/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the use of administrative separation boards within the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7675277e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7675277f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under subsection (a) shall evaluate—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76752780-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529B/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the process each Armed Force uses to convene administrative separation boards, including the process used to select the board president, the recorder, the legal advisor, and board members; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76752781-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529B/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the effectiveness of the operations of such boards.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76752782-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stC/s529B/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1692">135 STAT. 1692</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e24766" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Military Justice Reform</heading> <part id="d39579e24771" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1" style="-uslm-lc:I658173"><num value="1">PART 1—</num><heading>SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL</heading> <section id="d39579e24776" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="531">SEC. 531. </num><heading>SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767611e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47/schV">Subchapter V of chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 824 (article 24 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76768714-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658166"><num class="fontsize12" value="824a">“§ 824a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76768715-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s824a">10 USC 824a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Art 24a. Special trial counsel</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76768716-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76768717-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Detail of Special Trial Counsel</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary concerned shall promulgate regulations for the detail of commissioned officers to serve as special trial counsel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76768718-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A special trial counsel shall be a commissioned officer who—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768719-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y7676871a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is a member of the bar of a Federal court or a member of the bar of the highest court of a State; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y7676871b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>is certified to be qualified, by reason of education, training, experience, and temperament, for duty as a special trial counsel by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7676871c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Judge Advocate General of the armed force of which the officer is a member; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7676871d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of the Marine Corps, the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7676871e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the case of a lead special trial counsel appointed pursuant to section 1044f(a)(2) of this title, is in a grade no lower than O–7.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7676871f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties and Authorities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768720-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76768721-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Special trial counsel shall carry out the duties described in this chapter and any other duties prescribed by the Secretary concerned, by regulation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768722-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of covered offense; related charges</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768723-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>A special trial counsel shall have exclusive authority to determine if a reported offense is a covered offense and shall exercise authority over any such offense in accordance with this chapter. Any determination to prefer or refer charges shall not act to disqualify the special trial counsel as an accuser.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768724-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Known and related offenses</inline>.—</heading><content>If a special trial counsel determines that a reported offense is a covered offense, the special trial counsel may also exercise authority over any offense that the special trial counsel determines to be related to the covered offense and any other offense alleged to have been committed by a person alleged to have committed the covered offense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768725-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Dismissal; referral; plea bargains</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (4), with respect to charges and specifications alleging any offense over which a special trial counsel exercises authority, a special trial counsel shall have exclusive authority to, in accordance with this chapter—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768726-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>on behalf of the Government, withdraw or dismiss the charges and specifications or make a motion to withdraw or dismiss the charges and specifications;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1693">135 STAT. 1693</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768727-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>refer the charges and specifications for trial by a special or general court-martial;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768728-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>enter into a plea agreement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768729-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7676872a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determine if an ordered rehearing is impracticable.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7676872b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Binding determination</inline>.—</heading><content>The determination of a special trial counsel to refer charges and specifications to a court-martial for trial shall be binding on any applicable convening authority for the referral of such charges and specifications.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7676872c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deferral to commander or convening authority</inline>.—</heading><content>If a special trial counsel exercises authority over an offense and elects not to prefer charges and specifications for such offense or, with respect to charges and specifications for such offense preferred by a person other than a special trial counsel, elects not to refer such charges and specifications, a commander or convening authority may exercise any of the authorities of such commander or convening authority under this chapter with respect to such offense, except that such commander or convening authority may not refer charges and specifications for a covered offense for trial by special or general court-martial.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7676872d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table of Sections Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47/schV">subchapter V of chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7676872e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s822">10 USC 822</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 824 (article 24) the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“824a. </designator> <label>Art 24a. Special trial counsel.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7676872f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76768730-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768731-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the plan of the Secretary for detailing officers to serve as special trial counsel pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s824a">section 824a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 24a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) (as added by subsection (a) of this section).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768732-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under paragraph (1) shall include the following—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768733-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The plan of the Secretary concerned—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76768734-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>for staffing billets for—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76768735-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/2/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>special trial counsel who meet the requirements set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s824a">section 824a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 24a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) (as added by subsection (a) of this section); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76768736-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/2/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>defense counsel for cases involving covered offenses; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76768737-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>for supporting and ensuring the continuing professional development of military justice practitioners.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768738-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76768739-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>An estimate of the resources needed to implement such section 824a (article 24a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7676873a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An explanation of other staffing required to implement such section 824a (article 24a), including staffing levels required for military judges, military magistrates, military defense attorneys, and paralegals and other support staff.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1694">135 STAT. 1694</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7676873b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A description of how the use of special trial counsel will affect the military justice system as a whole.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7676873c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>A description of how the Secretary concerned plans to place appropriate emphasis and value on litigation experience for judge advocates in order to ensure judge advocates are experienced, prepared, and qualified to handle covered offenses, both as special trial counsel and as defense counsel. Such a description shall address promotion considerations and explain how the Secretary concerned plans to instruct promotion boards to value litigation experience.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7676873d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Any additional resources, authorities, or information that each Secretary concerned deems relevant or important to the implementation of the requirements of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7676873e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7676873f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/3/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76768740-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s531/c/3/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The term “<term>covered offense</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s801/17">section 801(17) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by section 533 of this part).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e25118" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s532" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="532">SEC. 532. </num><heading>POLICIES WITH RESPECT TO SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7676d561-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s532/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch53">Chapter 53 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 1044e the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76772382-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="1044f">“§ 1044f.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76772383-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044f">10 USC 1044f</ref>.</p></sidenote> Policies with respect to special trial counsel</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76772384-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policies Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall establish policies with respect to the appropriate mechanisms and procedures that the Secretaries of the military departments shall establish relating to the activities of special trial counsel, including expected milestones for such Secretaries to fully implement such mechanisms and procedures. The policies shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76774a95-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76774a96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p></sidenote><content>provide for the establishment of a dedicated office within each military service from which office the activities of the special trial counsel of the military service concerned shall be supervised and overseen;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76774a97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76774a98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>provide for the appointment of one lead special trial counsel, who shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76774a99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>be a judge advocate of that service in a grade no lower than O–7, with significant experience in military justice;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76774a9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>be responsible for the overall supervision and oversight of the activities of the special trial counsel of that service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76774a9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>report directly to the Secretary concerned, without intervening authority;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76774a9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>ensure that within each office created pursuant to paragraph (1), the special trial counsel and other personnel assigned or detailed to the office—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76774a9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>are independent of the military chains of command of both the victims and those accused of covered offenses and any other offenses over which a special trial counsel at any time exercises authority in accordance with section 824a of this title (article 24a); and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1695">135 STAT. 1695</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76774a9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>conduct assigned activities free from unlawful or unauthorized influence or coercion;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76774a9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>provide that special trial counsel shall be well-trained, experienced, highly skilled, and competent in handling cases involving covered offenses; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76774aa0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>provide that commanders of the victim and the accused in a case involving a covered offense shall have the opportunity to provide input to the special trial counsel regarding case disposition, but that the input is not binding on the special trial counsel.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76774aa1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uniformity</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any lack of uniformity in the implementation of policies, mechanisms, and procedures established under subsection (a) does not render unconstitutional any such policy, mechanism, or procedure.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76774aa2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Service Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>military service</term>’ means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76774aa3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s532/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch53">chapter 53 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76774aa4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1030">10 USC 1030</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 1044e the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1044f. </designator> <label>Policies with respect to special trial counsel.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76774aa5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s532/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76774aa6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and at the beginning of each fiscal quarter thereafter until the policies established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044f/a">section 1044f(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)) and the mechanisms and procedures to which they apply are fully implemented and operational, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments shall jointly provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing detailing the actions taken and progress made by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and each of the military departments in meeting the milestones established as required by such section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e25293" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s533" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="533">SEC. 533. </num><heading>DEFINITION OF MILITARY MAGISTRATE, COVERED OFFENSE, AND SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x767771b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s801">Section 801 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 1 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767771b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s533/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (10) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y767771b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>The term ‘<term>military magistrate</term>’ means a commissioned officer certified for duty as a military magistrate in accordance with section 826a of this title (article 26a).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767771ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s533/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y767798cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">“(17) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered offense</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767798cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>an offense under section 917a (article 117a), section 918 (article 118), section 919 (article 119), section 920 (article 120), section 920b (article 120b), section 920c (article 120c), section 925 (article 125), section 928b (article 128b), section 930 (article 130), section 932 (article 132), or the standalone offense of child pornography punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767798cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a conspiracy to commit an offense specified in subparagraph (A) as punishable under section 881 of this title (article 81);<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1696">135 STAT. 1696</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767798ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a solicitation to commit an offense specified in subparagraph (A) as punishable under section 882 of this title (article 82); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767798cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>an attempt to commit an offense specified in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) as punishable under section 880 of this title (article 80).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y767798d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">“(18) </num><content>The term ‘<term>special trial counsel</term>’ means a judge advocate detailed as a special trial counsel in accordance with section 824a of this title (article 24a) and includes a judge advocate appointed as a lead special trial counsel pursuant to section 1044f(a)(2) of this title.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e25366" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s534" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="534">SEC. 534. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION RELATING TO WHO MAY CONVENE COURTS-MARTIAL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7677e6f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s534/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General Courts-martial</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s822/b">Section 822(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 22(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7677e6f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s534/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>If any</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) If any</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7677e6f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s534/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7677e6f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A commanding officer shall not be considered an accuser solely due to the role of the commanding officer in convening a general court-martial to which charges and specifications were referred by a special trial counsel in accordance with this chapter.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7677e6f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s534/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special Courts-martial</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s823/b">Section 823(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 23(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7677e6f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s534/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>If any</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) If any</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7677e6f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s534/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7677e6f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A commanding officer shall not be considered an accuser solely due to the role of the commanding officer in convening a special court-martial to which charges and specifications were referred by a special trial counsel in accordance with this chapter.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e25458" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s535" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="535">SEC. 535. </num><heading>DETAIL OF TRIAL COUNSEL.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7677e6f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s827">Section 827 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 27 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76780e0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><chapeau>For each general and special court-martial for which charges and specifications were referred by a special trial counsel—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76780e0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>a special trial counsel shall be detailed as trial counsel; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76780e0c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>a special trial counsel may detail other trial counsel as necessary who are judge advocates.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e25492" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s536" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="536">SEC. 536. </num><heading>PRELIMINARY HEARING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76785c2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s536/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Detail of Hearing Officer; Waiver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a)(1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s832">section 832 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 32 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76785c2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s536/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>hearing officer</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>hearing officer detailed in accordance with subparagraph (C).</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76785c2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s536/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76785c30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>written waiver</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“written waiver to—<clause class="fontsize10" id="y76785c31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>except as provided in clause (ii), the convening authority and the convening authority determines that a hearing is not required; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1697">135 STAT. 1697</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76785c32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>with respect to charges and specifications over which the special trial counsel is exercising authority in accordance with section 824a of this title (article 24a), the special trial counsel and the special trial counsel determines that a hearing is not required.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76785c33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s536/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76788344-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C)</num><clause class="inline" id="y76788345-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Except as provided in clause (ii), the convening authority shall detail a hearing officer.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76788346-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>If a special trial counsel is exercising authority over the charges and specifications subject to a preliminary hearing under this section (article), the special trial counsel shall request a hearing officer and a hearing officer shall be provided by the convening authority, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the President.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76788347-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s536/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report of Preliminary Hearing Officer</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (c) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76788348-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s536/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">or Special Trial Counsel</headingText></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Convening Authority</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76788349-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s536/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to the convening authority</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to the convening authority or, in the case of a preliminary hearing in which the hearing officer is provided at the request of a special trial counsel to the special trial counsel,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e25621" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s537" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="537">SEC. 537. </num><heading>ADVICE TO CONVENING AUTHORITY BEFORE REFERRAL FOR TRIAL.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7678d16a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s834">Section 834 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 34 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7678d16b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s537/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Before referral</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subject to subsection (c), before referral</quotedText>”</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7678d16c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s537/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Before referral</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subject to subsection (c), before referral</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7678d16d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s537/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e) respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7678d16e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s537/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7678d16f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Offenses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A referral to a general or special court-martial for trial of charges and specifications over which a special trial counsel exercises authority may only be made—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7678d170-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7678d171-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>by a special trial counsel, subject to a special trial counsel’s written determination accompanying the referral that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7678d172-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>each specification under a charge alleges an offense under this chapter;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7678d173-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>there is probable cause to believe that the accused committed the offense charged; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7678f884-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a court-martial would have jurisdiction over the accused and the offense; or</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7678f885-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the case of charges and specifications that do not allege a covered offense and as to which a special trial counsel declines to prefer or, in the case of charges and specifications preferred by a person other than a special trial counsel, refer charges, by the convening authority in accordance with this section.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7678f886-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s537/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or, with respect to charges and specifications over which a special trial counsel exercises authority in accordance with section <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1698">135 STAT. 1698</page> 824a of this title (article 24a), a special trial counsel,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>convening authority</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e25728" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s538" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="538">SEC. 538. </num><heading>FORMER JEOPARDY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s844/c">Section 844(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 44(c) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the special trial counsel</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the convening authority</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content></section> <section id="d39579e25744" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="539">SEC. 539. </num><heading>PLEA AGREEMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76791f97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Enter Into Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s853a">section 853a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 53a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76791f98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>At any time</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subject to paragraph (3), at any time</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76791f99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76791f9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>With respect to charges and specifications over which a special trial counsel exercises authority pursuant to section 824a of this title (article 24a), a plea agreement under this section may only be entered into between a special trial counsel and the accused. Such agreement shall be subject to the same limitations and conditions applicable to other plea agreements under this section (article).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76791f9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Binding Effect</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of such section (article) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>parties</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>(including the convening authority and the special trial counsel in the case of a plea agreement entered into under subsection (a)(3))</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e25809" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="539A">SEC. 539A. </num><heading>DETERMINATIONS OF IMPRACTICABILITY OF REHEARING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7679bbdc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal and Review of Records</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s865/e/3/B">Section 865(e)(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 65(e)(3)(B) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7679bbdd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">impractical</headingText>.—If the Judge Advocate General</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">impracticable</headingText>.—</quotedText>”<quotedContent><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7679bbde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to clause (ii), if the Judge Advocate General”</content></clause> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7679bbdf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>impractical</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>impracticable</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7679bbe0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7679bbe1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cases referred by special trial counsel </inline>.—</heading><content>If a case was referred to trial by a special trial counsel, a special trial counsel shall determine if a rehearing is impracticable and shall dismiss the charges if the special trial counsel so determines.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7679bbe2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Courts of Criminal Appeals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s866/f/1/C">Section 866(f)(1)(C) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 66(f)(1)(C) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7679bbe3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">impracticable</headingText>.—If the Court of Criminal Appeals</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“<headingText class="smallCaps">Impracticable</headingText>.—<clause class="fontsize10" id="y7679bbe4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to clause (ii), if the Court of Criminal Appeals”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7679bbe5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7679bbe6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cases referred by special trial counsel</inline>.—</heading><content>If a case was referred to trial by a special trial counsel, a special trial counsel shall determine if a rehearing is impracticable and shall dismiss the charges if the special trial counsel so determines.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1699">135 STAT. 1699</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7679bbe7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s867/e">Section 867(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 67(e) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, if a case was referred to trial by a special trial counsel, a special trial counsel shall determine if a rehearing is impracticable and shall dismiss the charges if the special trial counsel so determines.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7679bbe8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review by Judge Advocate General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 869(c)(1)(D) of title 10, Untied States Code (article 69(c)(1)(D) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7679bbe9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>If the Judge Advocate General</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(i) Subject to clause (ii), if the Judge Advocate General</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7679bbea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>impractical</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>impracticable</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7679bbeb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539A/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7679e2fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>If a case was referred to trial by a special trial counsel, a special trial counsel shall determine if a rehearing is impracticable and shall dismiss the charges if the special trial counsel so determines.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e26029" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="539B">SEC. 539B. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7679e2fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7679e2fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7679e2ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s801">10 USC 801 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>APPLICABILITY TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense shall consult and enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Homeland Security to apply the provisions of this part and the amendments made by this part, and the policies, mechanisms, and processes established pursuant to such provisions, to the United States Coast Guard when it is operating as a service in the Department of Homeland Security.</content></section> <section id="d39579e26045" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539C" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="539C">SEC. 539C. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7679e300-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s801">10 USC 801 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767a0a11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539C/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767a0a12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), the amendments made by this part shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to offenses that occur after that date.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767a0a13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539C/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767a0a14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539C/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767a0a15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767a0a16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall prescribe regulations to carry out this part not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767a0a17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt1/s539C/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767a0a18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Impact of delay of issuance</inline>.—</heading><content>If the President does not prescribe the regulations necessary to carry out this part before the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the amendments made by this part shall take effect on the date on which such regulations are prescribed and shall apply with respect to offenses that occur on or after that date.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <part id="d39579e26102" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2" style="-uslm-lc:I658173"><num value="2">PART 2—</num><heading>SEXUAL HARASSMENT; SENTENCING REFORM</heading> <section id="d39579e26107" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="539D">SEC. 539D. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767a3129-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s934">10 USC 934 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INCLUSION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AS GENERAL PUNITIVE ARTICLE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767aa65a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767aa65b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767aa65c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767aa65d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767aa65e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><content>prescribe regulations establishing sexual harassment, as described in this section, as an offense punishable under <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1700">135 STAT. 1700</page> <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s934">section 934 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767aa65f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767aa660-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Revision.</p></sidenote><content>revise the Manual for Courts-Martial to include such offense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767aa661-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Offense</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The regulations and the revisions to the Manual for Courts-Martial required under subsection (a) shall provide that the required elements constituting the offense of sexual harassment are—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767aa662-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>that the accused knowingly made sexual advances, demands or requests for sexual favors, or knowingly engaged in other conduct of a sexual nature;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767aa663-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>that such conduct was unwelcome;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767aa664-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>that, under the circumstances, such conduct—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767aa665-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>would cause a reasonable person to believe, and a certain person did believe, that submission to such conduct would be made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of that person’s job, pay, career, benefits, or entitlements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767aa666-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>would cause a reasonable person to believe, and a certain person did believe, that submission to, or rejection of, such conduct would be used as a basis for decisions affecting that person’s job, pay, career, benefits, or entitlements; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767aa667-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>was so severe, repetitive, or pervasive that a reasonable person would perceive, and a certain person did perceive, an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767aa668-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>that, under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused was—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767aa669-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767aa66a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767aa66b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539D/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces and of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e26213" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="539E">SEC. 539E. </num><heading>SENTENCING REFORM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767d3e7c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Article 53; Findings and Sentencing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s853">Section 853 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 53 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d3e7d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y767d658e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General and special courts-martial</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (c) for capital offenses, if the accused is convicted of an offense in a trial by general or special court-martial, the military judge shall sentence the accused. The sentence determined by the military judge constitutes the sentence of the court-martial.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d658f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d6590-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y767d6591-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In a capital case, if the accused is convicted of an offense for which the court-martial may sentence the accused to death—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d6592-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767d6593-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the members shall determine—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1701">135 STAT. 1701</page> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767d6594-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>whether the sentence for that offense shall be death or life in prison without eligibility for parole; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767d6595-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>whether the matter shall be returned to the military judge for determination of a lesser punishment; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d6596-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the military judge shall sentence the accused for that offense in accordance with the determination of the members under subparagraph (A).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d6597-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the court-martial</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the military judge</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767d6598-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Article 53a; Plea Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s853a">Section 853a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 53a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as amended by section 539 of this Act, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d6599-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (b), (c), and (d), as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d659a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (a) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767d8cab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767d8cac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance of Plea Agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (c), the military judge of a general or special court-martial shall accept a plea agreement submitted by the parties, except that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d8cad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>in the case of an offense with a sentencing parameter set forth in regulations prescribed by the President pursuant to section 539E(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the military judge may reject a plea agreement that proposes a sentence that is outside the sentencing parameter if the military judge determines that the proposed sentence is plainly unreasonable; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d8cae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the case of an offense for which the President has not established a sentencing parameter pursuant to section 539E(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the military judge may reject a plea agreement that proposes a sentence if the military judge determines that the proposed sentence is plainly unreasonable.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767d8caf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Article 56; Sentencing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s856">Section 856 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 56 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d8cb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d8cb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y767d8cb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/c/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (C)(vii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767d8cb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/c/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767d8cb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/c/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y767d8cb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>the applicable sentencing parameters or sentencing criteria set forth in regulations prescribed by the President pursuant to section 539E(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767d8cb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (2) through (4) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y767ddad7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application of sentencing parameters in general and special courts-martial</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1702">135 STAT. 1702</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767ddad8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to sentence within parameters</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), in a general or special court-martial in which the accused is convicted of an offense for which the President has established a sentencing parameter pursuant to section 539E(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the military judge shall sentence the accused for that offense within the applicable parameter.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767ddad9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The military judge may impose a sentence outside a sentencing parameter upon finding specific facts that warrant such a sentence. <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767ddada-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Statement.</p></sidenote>If the military judge imposes a sentence outside a sentencing parameter under this subparagraph, the military judge shall include in the record a written statement of the factual basis for the sentence.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y767e01eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of sentencing criteria in general and special courts-martial</inline>.—</heading><content>In a general or special court-martial in which the accused is convicted of an offense for which the President has established sentencing criteria pursuant to section 539E(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the military judge shall consider the applicable sentencing criteria in determining the sentence for that offense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y767e01ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Offense-based sentencing in general and special courts-martial</inline>.—</heading><content>In announcing the sentence under section 853 of this title (article 53) in a general or special court-martial, the military judge shall, with respect to each offense of which the accused is found guilty, specify the term of confinement, if any, and the amount of the fine, if any. If the accused is sentenced to confinement for more than one offense, the military judge shall specify whether the terms of confinement are to run consecutively or concurrently.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y767e01ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability to death penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>Sentencing parameters and sentencing criteria shall not apply to a determination of whether an offense should be punished by death.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y767e01ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sentence of confinement for life without eligibility for parole</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e01ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If an offense is subject to a sentence of confinement for life, a court-martial may impose a sentence of confinement for life without eligibility for parole.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e01f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Term of confinement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An accused who is sentenced to confinement for life without eligibility for parole shall be confined for the remainder of the accused’s life unless—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e01f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>the sentence is set aside or otherwise modified as a result of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y767e01f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>action taken by the convening authority or the Secretary concerned; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y767e01f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>any other action taken during post-trial procedure or review under any other provision of subchapter IX of this chapter;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e01f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the sentence is set aside or otherwise modified as a result of action taken by a court of competent jurisdiction; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e01f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the accused receives a pardon or another form of Executive clemency.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e01f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)(1)—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1703">135 STAT. 1703</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e01f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e01f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e01f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/c/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y767e01fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the case of a sentence for an offense for which the President has established a sentencing parameter pursuant to section 539E(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the sentence is a result of an incorrect application of the parameter; or”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e01fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/c/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), as redesignated by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, as determined in accordance with standards and procedures prescribed by the President</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767e01fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Article 66; Courts of Criminal Appeals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s866">Section 866 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 66 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as amended by section 539A of this Act, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e01fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/d/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (d)(1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the third sentence; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e01fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/d/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (e) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767e4f1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Sentence</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In considering a sentence on appeal, other than as provided in section 856(d) of this title (article 56(d)), the Court of Criminal Appeals may consider—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f21-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>whether the sentence violates the law;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f22-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>whether the sentence is inappropriately severe—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>if the sentence is for an offense for which the President has not established a sentencing parameter pursuant to section 539E(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of an offense for which the President has established a sentencing parameter pursuant to section 539E(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, if the sentence is above the upper range of such sentencing parameter;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>in the case of a sentence for an offense for which the President has established a sentencing parameter pursuant to section 539E(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, whether the sentence is a result of an incorrect application of the parameter;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>whether the sentence is plainly unreasonable; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e4f28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>in review of a sentence to death or to life in prison without eligibility for parole determined by the members in a capital case under section 853(c) of this title (article 53(c)), whether the sentence is otherwise appropriate, under rules prescribed by the President.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Record on appeal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In an appeal under this subsection or section 856(d) of this title (article 56(d)), other than review under subsection (b)(2) of this section, the record on appeal shall consist of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>any portion of the record in the case that is designated as pertinent by any party;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the information submitted during the sentencing proceeding; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1704">135 STAT. 1704</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>any information required by rule or order of the Court of Criminal Appeals.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767e4f2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e4f2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s856">10 USC 856 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Sentencing Parameters and Sentencing Criteria</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e4f30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e4f31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e4f32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall prescribe regulations establishing sentencing parameters and sentencing criteria related to offenses under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), in accordance with this subsection. Such parameters and criteria—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>shall cover sentences of confinement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e4f35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>may cover lesser punishments, as the President determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sentencing parameters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Sentencing parameters established under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>identify a delineated sentencing range for an offense that is appropriate for a typical violation of the offense, taking into consideration—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the severity of the offense;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the guideline or offense category that would apply to the offense if the offense were tried in a United States district court;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>any military-specific sentencing factors;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the need for the sentencing parameter to be sufficiently broad to allow for individualized consideration of the offense and the accused; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>any other relevant sentencing guideline.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>include no fewer than 5 and no more than 12 offense categories;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>assign such offense under this chapter to an offense category unless the offense is identified as unsuitable for sentencing parameters under paragraph (4)(F)(ii); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>delineate the confinement range for each offense category by setting an upper confinement limit and a lower confinement limit.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sentencing criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>Sentencing criteria established under paragraph (1) shall identify offense-specific factors the military judge should consider and any collateral effects of available punishments that may aid the military judge in determining an appropriate sentence when there is no applicable sentencing parameter for a specific offense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e4f42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military sentencing parameters and criteria board</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e4f44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established within the Department of Defense a board, to be known as the “Military Sentencing Parameters and Criteria Board” (referred to in this subsection as the “Board”).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Voting members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Board shall have 5 voting members, as follows:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The 4 chief trial judges designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s826/g">section 826(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 26(g) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), except that, if the chief trial judge of the Coast Guard is not available, the Judge Advocate General of the Coast Guard may designate as a voting member a judge advocate of the Coast Guard with substantial military justice experience.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1705">135 STAT. 1705</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>A trial judge of the Navy, designated under regulations prescribed by the President, if the chief trial judges designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s826/g">section 826(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 26(g) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), do not include a trial judge of the Navy.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>A trial judge of the Marine Corps, designated under regulations prescribed by the President, if the chief trial judges designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s826/g">section 826(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 26(g) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), do not include a trial judge of the Marine Corps.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nonvoting members</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the General Counsel of the Department of Defense shall each designate one nonvoting member of the Board.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e4f4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote> The Secretary of Defense may appoint one additional nonvoting member of the Board at the Secretary’s discretion.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chair and vice-chair</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall designate one voting member as chair of the Board and one voting member as vice-chair.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Voting requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>An affirmative vote of at least three members is required for any action of the Board under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of board</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Board shall have the following duties:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>As directed by the Secretary of Defense, the Board shall submit to the President for approval—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>sentencing parameters for all offenses under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice) (other than offenses that the Board identifies as unsuitable for sentencing parameters in accordance with clause (ii)); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>sentencing criteria to be used by military judges in determining appropriate sentences for offenses that are identified as unsuitable for sentencing parameters in accordance with clause (ii).</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>Identify each offense under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), that is unsuitable for sentencing parameters. The Board shall identify an offense as unsuitable for sentencing parameters if—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the nature of the offense is indeterminate and unsuitable for categorization; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>there is no similar criminal offense under the laws of the United States or the laws of the District of Columbia.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>In developing sentencing parameters and criteria, the Board shall consider the sentencing data collected by the Military Justice Review Panel pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s946/f/2">section 946(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 146(f)(2) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e4f55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>In addition to establishing parameters for sentences of confinement under clause (i)(I), the Board <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1706">135 STAT. 1706</page> shall consider the appropriateness of establishing sentencing parameters for punitive discharges, fines, reductions, forfeitures, and other lesser punishments authorized under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e7666-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><chapeau>The Board shall regularly—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y767e7667-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/v/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e7668-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e7669-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Revisions.</p></sidenote><content>review, and propose revision to, in consideration of comments and data coming to the Board’s attention, the sentencing parameters and sentencing criteria prescribed under paragraph (1); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y767e766a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/v/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e766b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Proposals.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e766c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Statements.</p></sidenote><content>submit to the President, through the Secretary of Defense, proposed amendments to the sentencing parameters and sentencing criteria, together with statements explaining the basis for the proposed amendments.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e766d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>The Board shall develop means of measuring the degree to which applicable sentencing, penal, and correctional practices are effective with respect to the sentencing factors and policies set forth in this section.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e766e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e766f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>In fulfilling its duties and in exercising its powers, the Board shall consult authorities on, and individual and institutional representatives of, various aspects of the military criminal justice system. The Board may establish separate advisory groups consisting of individuals with current or recent experience in command and in senior enlisted positions, individuals with experience in the trial of courts-martial, and such other groups as the Board deems appropriate.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y767e7670-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/e/4/F/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e7671-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Proposals.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e7672-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Statements.</p></sidenote><content>The Board shall submit to the President, through the Secretary of Defense, proposed amendments to the rules for courts-martial with respect to sentencing proceedings and maximum punishments, together with statements explaining the basis for the proposed amendments.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767e7673-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e7674-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767e7675-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s853">10 USC 853 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to sentences adjudged in cases in which all findings of guilty are for offenses that occurred after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767e7676-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt2/s539E/g" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Secretarial Guidelines on Sentences for Offenses Committed Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 537 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1363">133 Stat. 1363</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s856">10 U.S.C. 856 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> </part> <part id="d39579e27084" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3" style="-uslm-lc:I658173"><num value="3">PART 3—</num><heading>REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS</heading> <section id="d39579e27089" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="539F">SEC. 539F. </num><heading>BRIEFING AND REPORT ON RESOURCING REQUIRED FOR IMPLEMENTATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767f39c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing and Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767f39c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2022, each Secretary concerned shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing that details the resourcing necessary to implement this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1707">135 STAT. 1707</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>On a date occurring after the briefing under paragraph (1), but not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that details the resourcing necessary to implement this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of briefing and report</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary concerned may provide the briefing and report required under paragraphs (1) and (2) jointly, or separately, as determined appropriate by such Secretaries</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767f39cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The briefing and report required under subsection (a) shall address the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of additional personnel and personnel authorizations (military and civilian) required by the Armed Forces to implement and execute the provisions of this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle by the effective date specified in section 539C.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The basis for the number provided pursuant to paragraph (1), including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the organizational structure in which such personnel or groups of personnel are or will be aligned.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The nature of the duties and functions to be performed by any such personnel or groups of personnel across the domains of policy-making, execution, assessment, and oversight.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The optimum caseload goal assigned to the following categories of personnel who are or will participate in the military justice process: criminal investigators of different levels and expertise, laboratory personnel, defense counsel, special trial counsel, military defense counsel, military judges, and military magistrates.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Any required increase in the number of personnel currently authorized in law to be assigned to the Armed Force concerned.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The nature and scope of any contract required by the Armed Force concerned to implement and execute the provisions of this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle by the effective date specified in section 539C.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The amount and types of additional funding required by the Armed Force concerned to implement the provisions of this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle by the effective date specified in section 539C.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Any additional authorities required to implement the provisions of this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle by the effective date specified in section 539C.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767f39d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any additional information the Secretary concerned determines is necessary to ensure the manning, equipping, and resourcing of the Armed Forces to implement and execute the provisions of this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767f39d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1708">135 STAT. 1708</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f39dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539F/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e27234" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539G" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="539G">SEC. 539G. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW COMMISSION ON SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767f87fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539G/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767f87fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the status of the implementation of the recommendations set forth in the report of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military titled “Hard Truths and the Duty to Change: Recommendations from the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military”, and dated July 2, 2021.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767f87ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539G/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The briefing under subsection (a) shall address the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f8800-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539G/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The status of the implementation of each recommendation, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f8801-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539G/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>whether, how, and to what extent the recommendation has been implemented; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f8802-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539G/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any rules, regulations, policies, or other guidance that have been issued, revised, changed, or cancelled as a result of the implementation of the recommendation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f8803-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539G/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767f8804-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><chapeau>For each recommendation that has not been fully implemented or superseded by statute as of the date of the briefing, a description of any plan for the implementation of the recommendation, including identification of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f8805-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539G/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>intermediate actions, milestone dates, and any expected completion date for implementation of the recommendation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y767f8806-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stD/pt3/s539G/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any rules, regulations, policies, or other guidance that are expected to be issued, revised, changed, or cancelled as a result of the implementation of the recommendation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e27295" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Other Military Justice and Legal Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e27300" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s541" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="541">SEC. 541. </num><heading>RIGHTS OF THE VICTIM OF AN OFFENSE UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x767faf17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s806b/a">Section 806b(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 6b(a) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767faf18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s541/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (8) as paragraph (9); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767faf19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s541/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (7) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y767faf1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>The right to be informed in a timely manner of any plea agreement, separation-in-lieu-of-trial agreement, or non-prosecution agreement relating to the offense, unless providing such information would jeopardize a law enforcement proceeding or would violate the privacy concerns of an individual other than the accused.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1709">135 STAT. 1709</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e27340" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s542" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="542">SEC. 542. </num><heading>CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767ffd3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s542/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s933">Section 933 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 133 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767ffd3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s542/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>and a gentleman</b></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y767ffd3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s542/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and a gentleman</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y767ffd3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s542/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter X of chapter 47 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x767ffd3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s877">10 USC 877</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 933 (article 133) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“933. 133. </designator> <label>Conduct unbecoming an officer.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e27414" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s543" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="543">SEC. 543. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76807270-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s543/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">Section 1561 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76809981-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="1561">“§ 1561.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Complaints of sexual harassment: independent investigation</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76809982-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Action on Complaints Alleging Sexual Harassment</inline>.—</heading><content>A commanding officer or officer in charge of a unit, vessel, facility, or area of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force who receives from a member of the command or a civilian employee under the supervision of the officer a formal complaint alleging a claim of sexual harassment by a member of the armed forces or a civilian employee of the Department of Defense shall, to the extent practicable, direct that an independent investigation of the matter be carried out in accordance with this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76809983-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76809984-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement of Investigation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the extent practicable, a commanding officer or officer in charge receiving such a formal complaint shall forward such complaint to an independent investigator within 72 hours after receipt of the complaint, and shall further—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7680c095-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>forward the formal complaint or a detailed description of the allegation to the next superior officer in the chain of command who is authorized to convene a general court-martial; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7680c096-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>advise the complainant of the commencement of the investigation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7680c097-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7680c098-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of Investigation</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent practicable, a commanding officer or officer in charge shall ensure that an independent investigator receiving a formal complaint of sexual harassment under this section completes the investigation of the complaint not later than 14 days after the date on which the investigation is commenced, and that the findings of the investigation are forwarded to the commanding officer or officer in charge specified in subsection (a) for action as appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7680c099-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Investigation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the extent practicable, a commanding officer or officer in charge shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7680c09a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>submit a final report on the results of the independent investigation, including any action taken as a result of the investigation, to the next superior officer referred to in subsection (b)(1) within 20 days after the date on which the investigation is commenced; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7680c09b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7680c09c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>submit a report on the progress made in completing the investigation to the next superior officer referred to in subsection (b)(1) within 20 days after the date on which the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1710">135 STAT. 1710</page> investigation is commenced and every 14 days thereafter until the investigation is completed and, upon completion of the investigation, then submit a final report on the results of the investigation, including any action taken as a result of the investigation, to that next superior officer.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7680c09d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sexual Harassment Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>sexual harassment</term>’ means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7680c09e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s543/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch80">chapter 80 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7680c09f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 USC 1561</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1561 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1561. </designator> <label>Complaints of sexual harassment: independent investigation.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7680c0a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s543/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7680c0a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 USC 1561 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7680c0a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s543/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>take effect on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7680c0a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s543/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7680c0a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>apply to any investigation of a formal complaint of sexual harassment (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">section 1561 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a)) made on or after that date.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7680c0a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s543/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7680c0a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7680c0a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 USC 1561 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations providing for the implementation of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">section 1561 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7680c0a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s543/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the preparation of the Secretary to implement <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">section 1561 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e27624" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s544" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="544">SEC. 544. </num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TRACKING OF ALLEGATIONS OF RETALIATION BY VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND RELATED PERSONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76810ec9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s544/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch80">Chapter 80 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 1562 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y768183fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="1562a">“§ 1562a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768183fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1562a">10 USC 1562a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment and related persons: tracking by Department of Defense</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768183fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Responsible Component</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall designate a component of the Office of the Secretary of Defense to be responsible for documenting and tracking all covered allegations of retaliation and shall ensure that the Secretaries concerned and the Inspector General of the Department of Defense provide to such component the information required to be documented and tracked as described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768183fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tracking of Allegations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of the component designated by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall document and track each covered allegation of retaliation, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768183fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>that such an allegation has been reported and by whom;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768183ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the date of the report;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1711">135 STAT. 1711</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76818400-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the nature of the allegation and the name of the person or persons alleged to have engaged in such retaliation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76818401-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the Department of Defense component or other entity responsible for the investigation of or inquiry into the allegation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76818402-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>the entry of findings;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76818403-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>referral of such findings to a decisionmaker for review and action, as appropriate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76818404-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>the outcome of final action; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76818405-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>any other element of information pertaining to the allegation determined appropriate by the Secretary or the head of the component designated by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76818406-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Allegation of Retaliation Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>covered allegation of retaliation</term>’ means an allegation of retaliation—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76818407-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>made by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76818408-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>an alleged victim of sexual assault or sexual harassment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76818409-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>an individual charged with providing services or support to an alleged victim of sexual assault or sexual harassment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7681840a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a witness or bystander to an alleged sexual assault or sexual harassment; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7681840b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>any other person associated with an alleged victim of a sexual assault or sexual harassment; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7681840c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>without regard to whether the allegation is reported to or investigated or inquired into by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7681840d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Department of Defense Inspector General or any other inspector general;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7681840e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a military criminal investigative organization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7681840f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a commander or other person at the direction of the commander;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76818410-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>another military or civilian law enforcement organization; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76818411-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>any other organization, officer, or employee of the Department of Defense.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76818412-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s544/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch80">chapter 80 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76818413-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 USC 1561</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 1562 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1562a. </designator> <label>Complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment and related persons: tracking by Department of Defense.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e27821" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s545" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="545">SEC. 545. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF NOTICE TO VICTIMS OF PENDENCY OF FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION FOLLOWING A DETERMINATION NOT TO REFER TO TRIAL BY COURT-MARTIAL.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7681ab24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 549 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s806b">10 U.S.C. 806b note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7681ab25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s545/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>alleged sexual assault</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>alleged sex-related offense</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7681ab26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s545/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under regulations</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552a">section 552a of title 5, United States Code</ref>, and under regulations</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7681ab27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s545/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>alleged sexual assault</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an alleged sex-related offense (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044e/h">section 1044e(h) of title 10, United States Code</ref>)</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1712">135 STAT. 1712</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7681ab28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s545/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>Upon such final determination, the commander shall notify the victim of the type of action taken on such case, the outcome of the action (including any punishments assigned or characterization of service, as applicable), and such other information as the commander determines to be relevant.</quotedText>”</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e27890" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s546" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="546">SEC. 546. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7681d239-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044e">10 USC 1044e note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CIVILIAN POSITIONS TO SUPPORT SPECIAL VICTIMS’ COUNSEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7681f94a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s546/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Civilian Support Positions</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary of a military department may establish one or more civilian positions within each office of the Special Victims’ Counsel under the jurisdiction of such Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7681f94b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s546/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of each position under subsection (a) shall be—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7681f94c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s546/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to provide support to Special Victims’ Counsel, including legal, paralegal, and administrative support; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7681f94d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s546/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to ensure the continuity of legal services and the preservation of institutional knowledge in the provision of victim legal services notwithstanding transitions in the military personnel assigned to offices of the Special Victims’ Counsel.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7681f94e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s546/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special Victims’ Counsel Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Special Victims’ Counsel</term>” means Special Victims’ Counsel described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044e">section 1044e of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and in the case of the Navy and Marine Corps, includes counsel designated as “Victims’ Legal Counsel”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e27941" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="547">SEC. 547. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7681f94f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7681f950-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7681f951-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publications.</p></sidenote><heading>PLANS FOR UNIFORM DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, TRACKING PRETRIAL INFORMATION, AND ASSESSING CHANGES IN LAW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7682bca2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Document Management System</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security (with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy), the Secretaries of the military departments, and the Judge Advocates specified in subsection (e), shall publish a plan pursuant to which the Secretary of Defense shall establish a single document management system for use by each Armed Force to collect and present information on matters within the military justice system, including information collected and maintained for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s940a">section 940a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 140a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7682e3b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan under subsection (a) shall meet the following criteria:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consistency of data fields</inline>.—</heading><content>The plan shall ensure that each Armed Force uses consistent data collection fields, definitions, and other criteria for the document management system described in subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7682e3b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best practices</inline>.—</heading><content>The plan shall include a strategy for incorporating into the document management system the features of the case management and electronic case filing system of the Federal courts to the greatest extent possible.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1713">135 STAT. 1713</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prospective application</inline>.—</heading><content>The plan shall require the document management system to be used for the collection and presentation of information about matters occurring after the date of the implementation of the system. The plan shall not require the collection and presentation of historical data about matters occurring before the implementation date of the system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7682e3bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Resources</inline>.—</heading><content>The plan shall include an estimate of the resources (including costs, staffing, and other resources) required to implement the document management system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7682e3bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>The plan shall include an analysis of any legislative actions, including any changes to law, that may be required to implement the document management system for each Armed Force.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7682e3be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Tracking Pretrial Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security (with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy), the Secretaries of the military departments, and the Judge Advocates specified in subsection (e), shall publish a plan addressing how the Armed Forces will collect, track, and maintain pretrial records, data, and other information regarding the reporting, investigation, and processing of all offenses under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), arising in any Armed Force in a manner such that each Armed Force uses consistent data collection fields, definitions, and criteria.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7682e3bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Assessing Effects of Changes in Law</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security (with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy), the Secretaries of the military departments, and the Judge Advocates specified in subsection (e), shall publish a plan addressing the manner in which the Department of Defense will analyze the effects of the changes in law and policy required under subtitle D and the amendments made by such subtitle with respect to the disposition of offenses over which a special trial counsel at any time exercises authority in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s824a">section 824a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 24a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) (as added by section 531 of this Act).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7682e3c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7682e3c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than once every 90 days during the covered period, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security (with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy), the Secretaries of the military departments, and the Judge Advocates specified in subsection (e), shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on the status of the development of the plans required under subsections (a) through (c).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1714">135 STAT. 1714</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7682e3c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered period</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>covered period</term>” means the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7682e3c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Judge Advocates Specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Judge Advocates specified in this subsection are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Judge Advocate General of the Army.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Judge Advocate General of the Navy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Judge Advocate General of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7682e3ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s547/e/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The Judge Advocate General of the Coast Guard.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e28141" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s548" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="548">SEC. 548. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7682e3cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1501">10 USC 1501 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>DETERMINATION AND REPORTING OF MEMBERS MISSING, ABSENT UNKNOWN, ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE, AND DUTY STATUS-WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768358fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s548/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comprehensive Review of Missing Persons Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall instruct each Secretary of a military department to perform a comprehensive review of the policies and procedures of the military department concerned to determine and report a member of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of such Secretary of a military department as missing, absent unknown, absent without leave, or duty status-whereabouts unknown.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768358fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s548/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Installation-level Procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to such other requirements as may be set forth by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to subsection (a), each Secretary of a military department shall, with regard to the military department concerned—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768358fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>direct each commander of a military installation, including any tenant command or activity present on such military installation, to review policies and procedures for carrying out the determination and reporting activities described in subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768358ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s548/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76835900-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><content>update such installation-level policies and procedures, including any tenant command or activity policies and procedures, to improve force protection, enhance security for members living on the military installation, and promote reporting at the earliest practicable time to local law enforcement (at all levels) and Federal law enforcement field offices with overlapping jurisdiction with that installation, when a member is determined to be missing, absent unknown, absent without leave, or duty status-whereabouts unknown.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76835901-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s548/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Installation-specific Reporting Protocols</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76835902-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s548/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each commander of a military installation shall establish a protocol applicable to all persons and organizations present on the military installation, including tenant commands and activities, for sharing information with local and Federal law enforcement agencies about members who are missing, absent-unknown, absent without leave, or duty status-whereabouts unknown.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76835903-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote> The protocol shall provide for the immediate entry regarding the member concerned in the Missing Persons File of the National Crimes Information Center data and for the commander to immediately notify all local law enforcement agencies with jurisdictions in the immediate area of the military installation, when the status of a member assigned to such installation has been determined <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1715">135 STAT. 1715</page> to be missing, absent unknown, absent without leave, or duty status-whereabouts unknown.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76835904-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s548/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting to military installation command</inline>.—</heading><content>Each commander of a military installation shall submit the protocol established pursuant to paragraph (1) to the Secretary of the military department concerned.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76835905-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s548/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Regarding National Guard</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than June 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives, a report on the feasibility of implementing subsections (a), (b), and (c), with regards to facilities of the National Guard.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76835906-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76835907-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76835908-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76835909-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote> Such report shall include recommendations of the Secretary, including a proposed timeline for implementing the provisions of such subsections that the Secretary determines feasible.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e28236" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="549">SEC. 549. </num><heading>ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76879eca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of Authority to Authorize Exceptional Eligibility for Certain Benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1059/m">section 1059(m) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76879ecb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y76879ecc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the authority of the Secretary concerned under paragraph (1) may not be delegated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76879ecd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76879ece-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>During the two year period following the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the authority of the Secretary concerned under paragraph (1) may be delegated to an official at the Assistant Secretary-level or above.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c5df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote> Any exercise of such delegated authority shall be reported to the Secretary concerned on a quarterly basis.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7687c5e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Requirement for Annual Family Advocacy Program Report Regarding Child Abuse and Domestic Violence</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 574(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2141">130 Stat. 2141</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>April 30, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>April 30, 2026</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7687c5e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c5e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781">10 USC 1781 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of Comptroller General Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c5e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Consistent with the recommendations set forth in the report of the Comptroller General of the United States titled “Domestic Abuse: Actions Needed to Enhance DOD’s Prevention, Response, and Oversight” (GAO–21–289), the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall carry out the activities specified in subparagraphs (A) through (K).</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c5e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Domestic abuse data</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall carry out each of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>Issue guidance to the Secretaries of the military departments to clarify and standardize the process for collecting and reporting data on domestic abuse in the Armed Forces, including—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>data on the numbers and types of domestic abuse incidents involving members of the Armed Forces; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1716">135 STAT. 1716</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>data for inclusion in the reports required to be submitted under section 574 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2141">130 Stat. 2141</ref>).</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Develop a quality control process to ensure the accurate and complete reporting of data on allegations of abuse involving a member of the Armed Forces, including allegations of abuse that do not meet the Department of Defense definition of domestic abuse.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Expand the scope of any reporting to Congress that includes data on domestic abuse in the Armed Forces to include data on and analysis of the types of allegations of domestic abuse.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c5ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Domestic violence and command action data</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c5ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>evaluate the organizations and elements of the Department of Defense that are responsible for tracking domestic violence incidents and the command actions taken in response to such incidents to determine if there are actions that may be carried out to—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>eliminate gaps and redundancies in the activities of such organizations;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>ensure consistency in the approaches of such organizations to the tracking of such incidents and actions; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/B/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>otherwise improve the tracking of such incidents and actions across the Department;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>based on the evaluation under clause (i), clarify or adjust—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the duties of such organizations and elements; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the manner in which such organizations and elements coordinate their activities; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>issue guidance to the Secretaries of the military departments to clarify and standardize the information required to be collected and reported to the database on domestic violence incidents under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1562">section 1562 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c5f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations for violation of civilian orders of protection</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall revise or issue regulations (as applicable) to ensure that each Secretary of a military department provides, to any member of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of such Secretary who is subject to a civilian order of protection, notice that the violation of such order may be punishable under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements with civilian victim service organizations</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c5fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Memorandum.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall issue guidance pursuant to which personnel of a Family Advocacy Program at a military installation may enter into memoranda <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1717">135 STAT. 1717</page> of understanding with qualified civilian victim service organizations for purposes of providing services to victims of domestic abuse in accordance with clause (ii).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c5fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A memorandum of understanding entered into under clause (i) shall provide that personnel of a Family Advocacy Program at a military installation may refer a victim of domestic abuse to a qualified civilian victim service organization if such personnel determine that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/D/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the services offered at the installation are insufficient to meet the victim’s needs; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c5ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/D/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>such a referral would otherwise benefit the victim.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c600-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Screening and reporting of initial allegations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop and implement a standardized process—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c601-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to ensure consistency in the manner in which allegations of domestic abuse are screened and documented at military installations, including by ensuring that allegations of domestic abuse are documented regardless of the severity of the incident; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c602-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to ensure consistency in the form and manner in which such allegations are presented to Incident Determination Committees.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c603-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation and oversight of incident determination committees</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c604-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/F/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall ensure that Incident Determination Committees are fully implemented within each Armed Force.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c605-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight and monitoring</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c606-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/F/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to conduct oversight of the activities of the Incident Determination Committees of the Armed Forces on an ongoing basis; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c607-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/F/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>establish a formal process through which the Under Secretary will monitor Incident Determination Committees to ensure that the activities of such Committees are conducted in an consistent manner in accordance with the applicable policies of the Department of Defense and the Armed Forces.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c608-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c609-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c60a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reasonable suspicion standard for incident reporting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall issue regulations—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c60b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/G/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c60c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p></sidenote><content>under which the personnel of a Family Advocacy Program shall be required to report an allegation of domestic abuse to an Incident Determination Committee if there is reasonable suspicion that the abuse occurred; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1718">135 STAT. 1718</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c60d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/G/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>that fully define and establish standardized criteria for determining whether an allegation of abuse meets the reasonable suspicion standard referred to in clause (i).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c60e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance for victim risk assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall issue guidance that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c60f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/H/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>identifies the risk assessment tools that must be used by Family Advocacy Program personnel to assess reports of domestic abuse; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c610-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/H/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>establishes minimum qualifications for the personnel responsible for using such tools.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c611-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improving family advocacy program awareness campaigns</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop and implement—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c612-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/I/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c613-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p></sidenote><content>a communications strategy to support the Armed Forces in increasing awareness of the options and resources available for reporting incidents of domestic abuse; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c614-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/I/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of domestic abuse awareness campaigns within the Department of Defense and the Armed Forces, including by identifying a target audience and defining measurable objectives for such campaigns.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c615-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of the disposition model for domestic violence</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of the independent analysis required by section 549C of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) the Secretary of Defense shall include an assessment of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c616-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/J/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c617-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the risks and consequences of the disposition model for domestic violence in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act, including the risks and consequences of such model with respect to—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c618-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/J/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the eligibility of victims for transitional compensation and other benefits; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c619-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/J/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the eligibility of perpetrators of domestic violence to possess firearms and any related effects on the military service of such individuals; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c61a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/J/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the feasibility and advisability of establishing alternative disposition models for domestic violence, including an assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of each proposed model.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c61b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Family advocacy program training</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c61c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/K/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training for commanders and senior enlisted advisors</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c61d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/K/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>ensure that the Family Advocacy Program training provided to installation-level commanders and senior enlisted advisors of the Armed Forces meets the applicable requirements of the Department of Defense; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c61e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/K/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>shall provide such additional guidance and sample training materials as may be necessary to improve the consistency of such training.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1719">135 STAT. 1719</page></content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c61f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/K/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c620-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training for chaplains</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c621-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/K/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>require that chaplains of the Armed Forces receive Family Advocacy Program training;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c622-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/K/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>establish content requirements and learning objectives for such training; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c623-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/K/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>provide such additional guidance and sample training materials as may be necessary to effectively implement such training.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687c624-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/1/K/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training completion data</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a process to ensure the quality and completeness of data indicating whether members of the Armed Forces who are required to complete Family Advocacy Program training, including installation-level commanders and senior enlisted advisors, have completed such training.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c625-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c626-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General implementation date</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall complete the implementation of the activities specified in such paragraph by not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687c627-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687c628-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly status briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and on a quarterly basis thereafter until the date on which all of the activities specified in paragraph (1) have been implemented, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the status of the implementation of such activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7687c629-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information on Services for Military Families</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each Secretary of a military department shall ensure that a military family member who reports an incident of domestic abuse or child abuse and neglect to a Family Advocacy Program under the jurisdiction of such Secretary receives comprehensive information, in a clear and easily understandable format, on the services available to such family member in connection with such incident. Such information shall include a complete guide to the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Family Advocacy Program of the Armed Force or military department concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Military law enforcement services, including an explanation of the process that follows a report of an incident of domestic abuse or child abuse or neglect.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Other applicable victim services.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7687ec3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports on Staffing Levels for Family Advocacy Programs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687ec3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the staffing tool described in paragraph (2) becomes operational, and on an annual basis thereafter for the following five years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report setting forth the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Military, civilian, and contract support staffing levels for the Family Advocacy Programs of the Armed Forces at each military installation so staffed as of the date of the report.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1720">135 STAT. 1720</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687ec42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687ec43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for ideal staffing levels for the Family Advocacy Programs, as identified by the staffing tool.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staffing tool described</inline>.—</heading><content>The staffing tool described in this paragraph is a tool that will be used to assist the Department in determining adequate staffing levels for Family Advocacy Programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller general review</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Following the submission of the first annual report required under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the staffing of the Family Advocacy Programs of the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687ec48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review conducted under subparagraph (A) shall include an assessment of each of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The extent to which the Armed Forces have filled authorized billets for Family Advocacy program manager, clinician, and victim advocate positions.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The extent to which the Armed Forces have experienced challenges filling authorized Family Advocacy Program positions, and how such challenges, if any, have affected the provision of services.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The extent to which the Department of Defense and Armed Forces have ensured that Family Advocacy Program clinicians and victim advocates meet qualification and training requirements.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/3/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The extent to which the Department of Defense has established metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the staffing tool described in paragraph (2).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing and report</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/3/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687ec4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year following the submission of the first annual report required under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the preliminary observations made by the Comptroller General as part of the review required under subparagraph (A).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/e/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the briefing under clause (i), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the review conducted under subparagraph (A).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7687ec51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Briefing on Initial Entry Points</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to identify initial entry points (including anonymous entry points) through which military family members may seek information or support relating to domestic abuse or child abuse and neglect.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687ec53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote> Such study shall include an assessment of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/f/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>points at which military families interact with the Armed Forces or the Department of Defense through which such information or support may be provided to family members, including points such as enrollment in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, and the issuance of identification cards; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1721">135 STAT. 1721</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/f/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>other existing and potential routes through which such family members may seek information or support from the Armed Forces or the Department, including online chat rooms, text-based support capabilities, and software applications for smartphones.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687ec57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing setting forth the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7687ec58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687ec59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781">10 USC 1781 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/g/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/g/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>civilian order of protection</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561a">section 1561a of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/g/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>disposition model for domestic violence</term>” means the process to determine—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/g/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the disposition of charges of an offense of domestic violence under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s928b">section 928b of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 128b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/g/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>consequences of such disposition for members of the Armed Forces determined to have committed such offense and the victims of such offense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/g/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>Incident Determination Committee</term>” means a committee established at a military installation that is responsible for reviewing reported incidents of domestic abuse and determining whether such incidents constitute harm to the victims of such abuse according to the applicable criteria of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/g/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>qualified civilian victim service organization</term>” means an organization outside the Department of Defense that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/g/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>is approved by the Secretary of Defense for the purpose of providing legal or other services to victims of domestic abuse; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/g/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>is located in a community surrounding a military installation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7687ec63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549/g/6" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The term “<term>risk assessment tool</term>” means a process or technology that may be used to evaluate a report of an incident of domestic abuse to determine the likelihood that the abuse will escalate or recur.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e29023" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549A">SEC. 549A. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7687ec64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 USC 1561 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>ANNUAL PRIMARY PREVENTION RESEARCH AGENDA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768888a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768888a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768888a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768888a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on October 1, 2022, and annually on the first day of each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall publish a Department of Defense research agenda for that fiscal year, focused on the primary prevention of interpersonal and self-directed violence, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, child abuse and maltreatment, problematic juvenile sexual behavior, suicide, workplace violence, and substance misuse.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768888a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each annual primary prevention research agenda published under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768888aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identify research priorities for that fiscal year;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1722">135 STAT. 1722</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768888ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768888ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>assign research projects and tasks to the military departments and other components of the Department of Defense, as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768888ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>allocate or direct the allocation of appropriate resourcing for each such project and task; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768888ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>be directive in nature and enforceable across all components of the Department of Defense, including with regard to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768888af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768888b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768888b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>providing for timely access to records, data and information maintained by any component of the Department of Defense that may be required in furtherance of an assigned research project or task;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768888b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensuring the sharing across all components of the Department of Defense of the findings and the outcomes of any research project or task; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768888b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768888b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>any other matter determined by the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768888b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guiding Principles</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The primary prevention research agenda should, as determined by the Secretary of Defense—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768888b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>reflect a preference for research projects and tasks with the potential to yield or contribute to the development and implementation of actionable primary prevention strategies in the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768888b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>be integrated, so as to discover or test cross-cutting interventions across the spectrum of interpersonal and self-directed violence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768888b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>incorporate collaboration with other Federal departments and agencies, State governments, academia, industry, federally funded research and development centers, non-profit organizations, and other organizations outside of the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768888b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>minimize unnecessary duplication of effort.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768888ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549A/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Budgeting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall create a unique Program Element for and shall prioritize recurring funding to ensure the continuity of research pursuant to the annual primary prevention research agenda.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e29146" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549B">SEC. 549B. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768888bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s501">10 USC 501 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>PRIMARY PREVENTION WORKFORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7689731c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a Primary Prevention Workforce to provide a comprehensive and integrated program across the Department of Defense enterprise for the primary prevention of interpersonal and self-directed violence, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, child abuse and maltreatment, problematic juvenile sexual behavior, suicide, workplace violence, and substance misuse.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7689731d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Primary Prevention Workforce Model</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7689731e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7689731f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 setting forth a holistic model for a dedicated and capable Primary Prevention Workforce in the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76897320-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The model required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76897321-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>A description of Primary Prevention Workforce roles, responsibilities, and capabilities, including—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1723">135 STAT. 1723</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76897322-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the conduct of research and analysis;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76897323-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>advising all levels of military commanders and leaders;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76897324-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>designing and writing strategic and operational primary prevention policies and programs;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76897325-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>integrating and analyzing data; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76897326-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>implementing, evaluating, and adapting primary prevention programs and activities, to include developing evidence-based training and education programs for Department personnel that is appropriately tailored by rank, occupation, and environment.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76897327-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>The design and structure of the Primary Prevention Workforce, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76897328-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>consideration of military, civilian, and hybrid manpower options;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76897329-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the comprehensive integration of the workforce from strategic to tactical levels of the Department of Defense and its components; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7689732a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>mechanisms for individuals in workforce roles to report to and align with installation-level and headquarters personnel.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7689732b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7689732c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7689732d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>Strategies, plans, and systematic approaches for recruiting, credentialing, promoting, and sustaining the diversity of work force roles comprising a professional workforce dedicated to primary prevention.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7689732e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The creation of a professional, primary prevention credential that standardizes a common base of education and experience across the prevention workforce, coupled with knowledge development and skill building requirements built into the career cycle of prevention practitioners such that competencies and expertise increase over time.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7689732f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76897330-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines necessary and appropriate to presenting an accurate and complete model of the Primary Prevention Workforce.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76897331-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76897332-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of the military departments and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau each shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report detailing how the military services and the National Guard, as applicable, will adapt and implement the primary prevention workforce model set forth in the report required under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76897333-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76897334-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>expected milestones to implement the prevention workforce in the component at issue;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76897335-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>challenges associated with implementation of the workforce and the strategies for addressing such challenges; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76897336-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>additional authorities that may be required to optimize implementation and operation of the workforce.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76897337-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549B/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Operating Capability Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Primary Prevention Workforce authorized under this section shall attain initial operating capability in each military department and military service <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1724">135 STAT. 1724</page> and in the National Guard by not later than the effective date specified in section 539C.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e29325" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549C">SEC. 549C. </num><heading>REFORM AND IMPROVEMENT OF MILITARY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE ORGANIZATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768ad2c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ad2c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation and Plan for Reform</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>complete an evaluation of the effectiveness of the military criminal investigative organization under the jurisdiction of such Secretary: and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ad2cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><chapeau>submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the results of the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ad2cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ad2d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Proposal.</p></sidenote><content>based on such results, if the Secretary determines that reform to the military criminal investigative organization under the jurisdiction of such Secretary is advisable, a proposal for reforming such organization to ensure that the organization effectively meets the demand for complex investigations and other emerging mission requirements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768ad2d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ad2d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ad2d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to implement, to the extent determined appropriate by such Secretary, the reforms to the military criminal investigative organization proposed by such Secretary under subsection (a) to ensure that such organization is capable of professionally investigating criminal misconduct under its jurisdiction.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each plan under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to the military criminal investigative organization under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ad2d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>The requirements that such military criminal investigative organization must meet to effectively carry out criminal investigative and other law enforcement missions in 2022 and subsequent years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The resources that will be needed to ensure that each such military criminal investigative organization can achieve its mission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ad2da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An analysis of factors affecting the performance of such military criminal investigate organization, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>whether appropriate technological investigative tools are available and accessible to such organization; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>whether the functions of such organization would be better supported by civilian rather than military leadership.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>For each such military criminal investigative organization—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the number of military personnel assigned to the organization;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the number of civilian personnel assigned to the organization; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1725">135 STAT. 1725</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the functions of such military and civilian personnel.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ad2e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>A description of any plans of the Secretary concerned to develop a more professional workforce of military and civilian investigators.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ad2e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>A proposed timeline for the reform of such military investigative organization.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau>An explanation of the potential benefits of such reforms, including a description of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/G/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>specific improvements that are expected to result from the reforms; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/G/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>whether the reforms will improve information sharing across military criminal investigative organizations.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><chapeau>With respect to the military criminal investigative organization of the Army, an explanation of how the plan will—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/H/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>address the findings of the report of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee, dated November 6, 2020; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ad2ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/b/2/H/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>coordinate with any other internal reform efforts of the Army.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768af9fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on the Changes to Training Locations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Secretary concerned may not change the locations at which military criminal investigative training is provided to members of the military criminal investigative organization under the jurisdiction of such Secretary until—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768af9fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the implementation plan under subsection (b) is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768af9fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768af9fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768af9ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>a period of 60 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary notifies the appropriate congressional committees of the Secretary’s intent to move such training to a different location.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768afa00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>military criminal investigative organization</term>” means each organization or element of the Department of Defense or the Armed Forces that is responsible for conducting criminal investigations, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Army Criminal Investigation Command;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Naval Criminal Investigative Service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Air Force Office of Special Investigations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Coast Guard Investigative Service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the Defense Criminal Investigative Service.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary of the Army, with respect to the Army Criminal Investigation Command;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa0c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1726">135 STAT. 1726</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa0d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa0e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to the Coast Guard Investigative Service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768afa0f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549C/d/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense, with respect to the Defense Criminal Investigative Service.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e29613" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549D" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549D">SEC. 549D. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768afa10-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s827">10 USC 827 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MILITARY DEFENSE COUNSEL.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x768b2121-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Each Secretary of a military department shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768b2122-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549D/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>ensure that military defense counsel have timely and reliable access to and funding for defense investigators, expert witnesses, trial support, pre-trial and post-trial support, paralegal support, counsel travel, and other necessary resources;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768b2123-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549D/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure that military defense counsel detailed to represent a member of the Armed Forces accused of a covered offense (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s801/17">section 801(17) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 1(17) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of this Act) are well-trained and experienced, highly skilled, and competent in the defense of cases involving covered offenses; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768b2124-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549D/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>take or direct such other actions regarding military defense counsel as may be warranted in the interest of the fair administration of justice.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e29644" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549E" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549E">SEC. 549E. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768b2125-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768b2126-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s946">10 USC 946 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF MILITARY JUSTICE REVIEW PANEL.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish or reconstitute, maintain, and ensure the full functionality of the Military Justice Review Panel established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s946">section 946 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 146 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice)).</content></section> <section id="d39579e29661" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549F" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549F">SEC. 549F. </num><heading>MILITARY SERVICE INDEPENDENT RACIAL DISPARITY REVIEW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768b9657-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549F/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768b9658-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary of a military department shall conduct an assessment of racial disparity in military justice and discipline processes and military personnel policies, as they pertain to minority populations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768b9659-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549F/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768b965a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768b965b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768b965c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives and the Comptroller General of the United States a report detailing the results of the assessment required by subsection (a), together with recommendations for statutory or regulatory changes as the Secretary concerned determines appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768b965d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549F/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after receiving the reports submitted under subsection (b), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report comparing the military service assessments on racial disparity conducted under subsection (a) to existing reports assessing racial disparity in civilian criminal justice systems in the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768b965e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549F/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768b965f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549F/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military justice; discipline processes</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “military justice” and “discipline processes” refer to all facets of the military justice system, including investigation, the use <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1727">135 STAT. 1727</page> of administrative separations and other administrative sanctions, non-judicial punishment, panel selection, pre-trial confinement, the use of solitary confinement, dispositions of courts-martial, sentencing, and post-trial processes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768b9660-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549F/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military personnel policies</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>military personnel policies</term>” includes accession rates and policies, retention rates and policies, promotion rates, assignments, professional military education selection and policies, and career opportunity for minority members of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768b9661-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549F/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Minority populations</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>minority populations</term>” includes Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, and Alaska Native populations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e29743" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549G" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549G">SEC. 549G. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF RACE AND ETHNICITY IN ANNUAL REPORTS ON SEXUAL ASSAULTS; REPORTING ON RACIAL AND ETHNIC DEMOGRAPHICS IN THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768c0b92-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549G/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports on Racial and Ethnic Demographics in the Military Justice System</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c0b93-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549G/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch23">Chapter 23 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 485 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y768c80c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="486">“§ 486.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768c80c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s486">10 USC 486</ref>.</p></sidenote> Annual reports on racial and ethnic demographics in the military justice system</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768c80c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1 of each year, the Secretary of each military department shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on racial, ethnic, and sex demographics in the military justice system during the preceding year. In the case of the Secretary of the Navy, separate reports shall be prepared for the Navy and for the Marine Corps. In the case of the Secretary of the Air Force, separate reports shall be prepared for the Air Force and for the Space Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768c80c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report of a Secretary of a military department for an armed force under subsection (a) shall contain, to the extent possible, statistics on offenses under chapter 47 of this title (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), during the year covered by the report, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>the number of offenses in the armed force that were reported to military officials, disaggregated by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>statistical category as related to the victim; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>statistical category as related to the principal;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the number of offenses in the armed forces that were investigated, disaggregated by statistical category as related to the principal;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the number of offenses in which administrative action was imposed, disaggregated by statistical category as related to the principal and each type of administrative action imposed;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the number of offenses in which non judicial punishment was imposed under section 815 of this title (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), disaggregated by statistical category as related to the principal;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>the number of offenses in which charges were preferred, disaggregated by statistical category as related to the principal;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>the number of offenses in which charges were referred to court-martial, disaggregated by statistical category as related to the principal and type of court-martial;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1728">135 STAT. 1728</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>the number of offenses which resulted in conviction at court-martial, disaggregated by statistical category as related to the principal and type of court-martial; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>the number of offenses which resulted in acquittal at court-martial, disaggregated by statistical category as related to the principal and type of court-martial.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768c80d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 30 of each year in which the Secretary of Defense receives reports under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall forward the reports to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768c80d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>statistical category</term>’ means each of the following categories:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>race;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>sex;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>ethnicity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>rank; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>offense enumerated under chapter 47 of this title (the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>principal</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 877 of this title (article 77 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549G/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 23 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768c80dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s480">10 USC 480</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 485 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“486. </designator> <label>Annual reports on racial and ethnic demographics in the military justice system.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768c80dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549G/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768c80de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 USC 1561 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768c80df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549G/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768c80e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe a policy requiring information on the race and ethnicity of accused individuals to be included to the maximum extent practicable in the annual report required under section 1631 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/383">Public Law 111–383</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ca6f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549G/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ca6f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>The policy prescribed under paragraph (1) may provide for the exclusion of such information based on privacy concerns, impacts on accountability efforts, or other matters of importance as determined and identified in such policy by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ca6f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549G/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Publicly available</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available the information described in paragraph (1), subject to the exclusion of such information pursuant to paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ca6f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549G/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements of this subsection shall terminate on May 1, 2028.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e30008" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549H" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549H">SEC. 549H. </num><heading>DOD SAFE HELPLINE AUTHORIZATION TO PERFORM INTAKE OF OFFICIAL RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED REPORTS FOR ELIGIBLE ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x768cce05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 584 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/81">Public Law 112–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768cce06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549H/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (d) as subsection (e); and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1729">135 STAT. 1729</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768cce07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549H/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (c) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768cf518-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorizations for DoD Safe Helpline</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768cf519-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Providing support and receiving official reports</inline>.—</heading><content>DoD Safe Helpline (or any successor service to DoD Safe Helpline, if any, as identified by the Secretary of Defense) is authorized to provide crisis intervention and support and to perform the intake of official reports of sexual assault from eligible adult sexual assault victims who contact the DoD Safe Helpline or other reports as directed by the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768cf51a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training and oversight</inline>.—</heading><content>DoD Safe Helpline staff shall have specialized training and appropriate certification to support eligible adult sexual assault victims.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768cf51b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768cf51c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility and procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations regarding eligibility for DoD Safe Helpline services, procedures for providing crisis intervention and support, and accepting reports.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768cf51d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Electronic receipt of official reports of adult sexual assaults</inline>.—</heading><content>DoD Safe Helpline shall provide the ability to receive reports of adult sexual assaults through the DoD Safe Helpline website and mobile phone applications, in a secure manner consistent with appropriate protection of victim privacy, and may offer other methods of receiving electronic submission of adult sexual assault reports, as appropriate, in a manner that appropriately protects victim privacy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768cf51e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Types of reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Reports of sexual assault from eligible adult sexual assault victims received by DoD Safe Helpline (or a successor as determined by the Secretary of Defense) shall include unrestricted and restricted reports, or other reports as directed by the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768cf51f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Option for entry into the catch a serial offender system</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual making a restricted report (or a relevant successor type of report or other type of appropriate report, as determined by the Secretary of Defense) to the DoD Safe Helpline (or a successor as determined by the Secretary of Defense) shall have the option to submit information related to their report to the Catch a Serial Offender system (or its successor or similar system as determined by the Secretary of Defense).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e30112" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549I" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549I">SEC. 549I. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULTS INVOLVING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1631(a) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/383">Public Law 111–383</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through March 1, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through March 1, 2026</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e30134" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549J">SEC. 549J. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768ddf80-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddf81-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddf82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall initiate a personnel study to determine—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the feasibility and advisability of creating a military occupational speciality for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1730">135 STAT. 1730</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>if determined to be feasible and advisable, the optimal approach to establishing and maintaining such a military occupational speciality.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768ddf85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Briefing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddf88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the report is submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y768ddf89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report and briefing under subsection (b) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddf8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The determination of the Secretary of Defense as to whether creating a military occupational speciality for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators is feasible and advisable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddf8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddf8e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><chapeau>If the Secretary determines that the creation of such a specialty is feasible and advisable—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf8f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddf90-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddf91-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>a recommendation on the rank and level of experience required for a military occupational speciality for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf92-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddf93-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddf94-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>recommendations for strengthening recruitment and retention of members of the Armed Forces of the required rank and experience identified under subparagraph (A), including recommendations with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf95-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>designating Sexual Assault Response Coordinators as a secondary military occupational speciality instead of a primary military occupational speciality;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>providing initial or recurrent bonuses or duty stations of choice to members who qualify for the military occupational speciality for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>limiting the amount of time that a member who has qualified for such military occupational speciality can serve as a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in a given period; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>requiring evaluations, completed by an officer in the rank of O–6 or higher, for members who have qualified for such military occupational speciality and are serving as a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddf9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddf9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations for standardizing training and education for members of the Armed Forces seeking a military occupational speciality for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators or those serving as a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, including by establishing dedicated educational programs for such members within each Armed Force;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>an analysis of the impact of a military occupational speciality for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators on the personnel management of the existing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator program, including recruitment and retention;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>an analysis of the requirements for a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator-specific chain of command;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1731">135 STAT. 1731</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>analysis of the costs of establishing and maintaining a military occupational speciality for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddf9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>analysis of the potential impacts of a military occupational specialty for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators on the mental health of personnel within the specialty; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ddfa0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549J/c/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ddfa1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines relevant for inclusion.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e30304" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549K">SEC. 549K. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO ADDITIONAL DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x768ef112-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 554(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768ef113-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s141">10 USC 141 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef114-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>deputy</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>assistant</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef115-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef116-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef117-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Inspector General of the Department of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef118-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef119-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Department</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef11a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>report directly to and serve</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>be</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef11b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef11c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in the matter preceding clause (i) of subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef11d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Conducting and supervising</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Developing and carrying out a plan for the conduct of comprehensive oversight, including through the conduct and supervision of</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef11e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>evaluations</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>inspections,</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef11f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in clause (ii) of subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including the duties of the Inspector General under subsection (b)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef120-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary or</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef121-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef122-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (4)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef123-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef124-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef125-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy</quotedText>” the first place it appears;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef126-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Inspector General</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef127-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy</quotedText>” the second place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef128-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>, for inclusion in the next semiannual report of the Inspector General under section 5 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>).</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef129-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef12a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef12b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and Inspector General</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef12c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (D)—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1732">135 STAT. 1732</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef12d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef12e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Inspector General</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef12f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary or</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef130-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/D/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>direct</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>determine</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768ef131-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (E)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef132-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768ef133-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549K/5/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Department</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Representatives</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>consistent with the requirements of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>).</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e30618" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549L">SEC. 549L. </num><heading>IMPROVED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PREVENTION OF, AND RESPONSE TO, BULLYING IN THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x768f8d74-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 549 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d75-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and bullying</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>hazing</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and anti-bullying</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Anti-hazing</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d78-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or bullying</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>hazing</quotedText>” both places it appears;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d79-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and bullying</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>hazing</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d7a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d7b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and bullying</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>hazing</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d7c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d7d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/4/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d7e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/4/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 31 of each year through January 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>May 31, 2023, and annually thereafter for five years,</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d7f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/4/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each Secretary of a military department, in consultation with the Chief of Staff of each Armed Force under the jurisdiction of such Secretary,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d80-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or bullying</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>hazing</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d81-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and anti-bullying</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>anti-hazing</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768f8d82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549L/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (2) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y768fdba3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required by this subsection shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768fdba4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A description of comprehensive data-collection systems of each Armed Force described in subsection (b) and the Office of the Secretary of Defense for collecting hazing or bullying reports involving a member of the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768fdba5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description of processes of each Armed Force described in subsection (b) to identify, document, and report alleged instances of hazing or bullying. Such description shall include the methodology each such Armed Force uses to categorize and count potential instances of hazing or bullying.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1733">135 STAT. 1733</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768fdba6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768fdba7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment by each Secretary of a military department of the quality and need for training on recognizing and preventing hazing and bullying provided to members under the jurisdiction of such Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768fdba8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768fdba9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment by the Office of the Secretary of Defense of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768fdbaa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the effectiveness of each Armed Force described in subsection (b) in tracking and reporting instances of hazing or bullying;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768fdbab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>whether the performance of each such Armed Force was satisfactory or unsatisfactory in the preceding fiscal year.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768fdbac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768fdbad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768fdbae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Recommendations of the Secretary to improve—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y768fdbaf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>elements described in subparagraphs (A) through (D).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y768fdbb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Uniform Code of Military Justice or the Manual for Courts-Martial to improve the prosecution of persons alleged to have committed hazing or bullying in the Armed Forces.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768fdbb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>The status of efforts of the Secretary to evaluate the prevalence of hazing and bullying in the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768fdbb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768fdbb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>Data on allegations of hazing and bullying in the Armed Forces, including final disposition of investigations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y768fdbb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768fdbb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>Plans of the Secretary to improve hazing and bullying prevention and response during the next reporting year.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e30842" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549M" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549M">SEC. 549M. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x768fdbb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading>RECOMMENDATIONS ON SEPARATE PUNITIVE ARTICLE IN THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE ON VIOLENT EXTREMISM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing such recommendations as the Secretary considers appropriate with respect to the establishment of a separate punitive article in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), on violent extremism.</content></section> <section id="d39579e30856" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549N" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="549N">SEC. 549N. </num><heading>COMBATING FOREIGN MALIGN INFLUENCE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x769029d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 589E of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769029d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 USC 2001 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769029d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549N/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (d) and (e); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769029da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stE/s549N/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (c) the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769077fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769077fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Working Group</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y769077fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a working group to assist the official designated under subsection (b), as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769077fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>In the identification of mediums used by covered foreign countries to identify, access, and endeavor to influence servicemembers and Department of Defense civilian employees through foreign malign influence campaigns and the themes conveyed through such mediums.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1734">135 STAT. 1734</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769077ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76907800-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>In coordinating and integrating the training program under this subsection in order to enhance and strengthen servicemember and Department of Defense civilian employee awareness of and defenses against foreign malign influence, including by bolstering information literacy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76907801-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>In such other tasks deemed appropriate by the Secretary of Defense or the official designated under subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76907802-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76907803-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>The official designed under subsection (b) and the working group established under this subsection shall consult with the Foreign Malign Influence Response Center established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3059">section 3059 of title 50, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76907804-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the establishment of the working group, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the working group, its activities, the effectiveness of the counter foreign malign influence activities carried out under this section, the metrics applied to determined effectiveness, and the actual costs associated with actions undertaken pursuant to this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76907805-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76907806-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign malign influence</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>foreign malign influence</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 119C of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3059">50 U.S.C. 3059</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76907807-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered foreign country</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>covered foreign country</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 119C of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3059">50 U.S.C. 3059</ref>)</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76907808-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information literacy</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>information literacy</term>’ means the set of skills needed to find, retrieve, understand, evaluate, analyze, and effectively use information (which encompasses spoken and broadcast words and videos, printed materials, and digital content, data, and images).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e30998" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Member Education, Training, and Transition</heading> <section id="d39579e31003" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s551" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="551">SEC. 551. </num><heading>TROOPS-TO-TEACHERS PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7690c629-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s551/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to Carry Out Program</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1154/b">Section 1154(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7690c62a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s551/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1154">Section 1154 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7690c62b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s551/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (i) as subsection (j); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7690c62c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s551/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (h) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7690ed3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y7690ed3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Not later than December 1, 2022, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7690ed3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7690ed40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The total cost of the Program for the most recent fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7690ed41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The total number of teachers placed during such fiscal year and the locations of such placements.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1735">135 STAT. 1735</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7690ed42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7690ed43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the STEM backgrounds of the teachers placed, the number of placements in high-need schools, and any other metric or information the Secretary considers appropriate to illustrate the cost and benefits of the program to members of the armed forces, veterans, and local educational agencies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7690ed44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7690ed45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7690ed46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Help, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7690ed47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7690ed48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s551/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1154">Section 1154 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (b), is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7690ed49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The Program shall terminate on July 1, 2025, with respect to the selection of new participants for the program. Participants in the Program as of that date may complete their program, and remain eligible for benefits under this section.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e31147" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s552" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="552">SEC. 552. </num><heading>CODIFICATION OF HUMAN RELATIONS TRAINING FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7691627a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s552/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch101">Chapter 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before section 2002 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7691898b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2001">“§ 2001.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7691898c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 USC 2001</ref>.</p></sidenote> Human relations training</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7691898d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Human Relations Training</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y7691898e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y7691898f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Secretary of each military department conducts ongoing programs for human relations training for all members of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76918990-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Matters covered by such training include race relations, equal opportunity, opposition to gender discrimination, and sensitivity to hate group activity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76918991-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Such training shall be provided during basic training (or other initial military training) and on a regular basis thereafter.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76918992-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a unit commander is aware of the responsibility to ensure that impermissible activity, based upon discriminatory motives, does not occur in a unit under the command of such commander.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76918993-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information Provided to Prospective Recruits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76918994-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>each individual preparing to enter an officer accession program or to execute an original enlistment agreement is provided information concerning the meaning of the oath of office or oath of enlistment for service in the armed forces in terms of the equal protection and civil liberties guarantees of the Constitution; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76918995-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>each such individual is informed that if supporting such guarantees is not possible personally for that individual, then that individual should decline to enter the armed forces.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76918996-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s552/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76918997-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s552/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76918998-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 USC 2001</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the item relating to section 2002 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2001. </designator> <label>Human relations training.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1736">135 STAT. 1736</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76918999-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s552/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7691899a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Repeal.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 571 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/201">Public Law 104–201</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7691899b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s552/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7691899c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7691899d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s552/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>implementation of section 2001 of such title, as added by subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7691899e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s552/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7691899f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>legislation the Secretary determines necessary to complete such implementation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e31324" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="553">SEC. 553. </num><heading>ALLOCATION OF AUTHORITY FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH, RESIGNATION, OR EXPULSION FROM OFFICE OF A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76924cf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Military Academy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76927401-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch753">Chapter 753 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 7442 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76927402-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="7442a">“§ 7442a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76927403-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7442a">10 USC 7442a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Cadets: nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from office of Member of Congress otherwise authorized to nominate</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76927404-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senators</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event a Senator does not submit all nominations for cadets allocated to such Senator for an academic year in accordance with section 7442(a)(3) of this title, due to death, resignation from office, or expulsion from office, and the date of the swearing-in of the Senator’s successor as Senator occurs after the date of the deadline for submittal of nominations for cadets for the academic year, the nominations for cadets for such academic year, otherwise authorized to be made by the Senator pursuant to such section, may be made instead by the other Senator from the State of such Representative.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76927405-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representatives</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event a Representative does not submit all nominations for cadets allocated to such Representative for an academic year in accordance with section 7442(a)(4) of this title, due to death, resignation from office, or expulsion from office, and the date of the swearing-in of the Representative’s successor as Representative occurs after the date of the deadline for submittal of nominations for cadets for the academic year, the nominations for cadets for such academic year, otherwise authorized to be made by the Representative pursuant to such section, may be made instead by the Senators from the State of such Representative, with such nominations divided equally among such Senators and any remainder going to the senior Senator from the State.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76927406-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>The nomination of a cadet by a Member of Congress pursuant to this section shall not be construed to permanently reallocate nominations under section 7442 of this title.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76927407-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 753 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76927408-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7431">10 USC 7431</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 7442 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“7442a. </designator> <label>Cadets: nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from office of Member of Congress otherwise authorized to nominate.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76929b19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Naval Academy</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1737">135 STAT. 1737</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76929b1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch853">Chapter 853 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 8454 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76929b1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="8454a">“§ 8454a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76929b1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8454a">10 USC 8454a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Midshipmen: nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from office of Member of Congress otherwise authorized to nominate</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76929b1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senators</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event a Senator does not submit all nominations for midshipmen allocated to such Senator for an academic year in accordance with section 8454(a)(3) of this title, due to death, resignation from office, or expulsion from office, and the date of the swearing-in of the Senator’s successor as Senator occurs after the date of the deadline for submittal of nominations for midshipmen for the academic year, the nominations for midshipmen for such academic year, otherwise authorized to be made by the Senator pursuant to such section, may be made instead by the other Senator from the State of such Representative.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76929b1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representatives</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event a Representative does not submit all nominations for midshipmen allocated to such Representative for an academic year in accordance with section 8454(a)(4) of this title, due to death, resignation from office, or expulsion from office, and the date of the swearing-in of the Representative’s successor as Representative occurs after the date of the deadline for submittal of nominations for midshipmen for the academic year, the nominations for midshipmen for such academic year, otherwise authorized to be made by the Representative pursuant to such section, may be made instead by the Senators from the State of such Representative, with such nominations divided equally among such Senators and any remainder going to the senior Senator from the State.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76929b1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>The nomination of a midshipman by a Member of Congress pursuant to this section shall not be construed to permanently reallocate nominations under section 8454 of this title.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76929b20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7692c231-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8451">10 USC 8451</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 853 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 8454 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8454a. </designator> <label>Midshipmen: nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from office of Member of Congress otherwise authorized to nominate.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7692c232-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Air Force Academy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7692c233-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch953">Chapter 953 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 9442 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7692c234-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="9442a">“§ 9442a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7692c235-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9442a">10 USC 9442a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Cadets: nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from office of Member of Congress otherwise authorized to nominate</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7692c236-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senators</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event a Senator does not submit all nominations for cadets allocated to such Senator for an academic year in accordance with section 9442(a)(3) of this title, due to death, resignation from office, or expulsion from office, and the date of the swearing-in of the Senator’s successor as Senator occurs after the date of the deadline for submittal of nominations for cadets for the academic year, the nominations for cadets for such academic year, otherwise authorized to be made by the Senator pursuant to such section, may be made instead by the other Senator from the State of such Representative.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1738">135 STAT. 1738</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7692c237-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Representatives</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event a Representative does not submit all nominations for cadets allocated to such Representative for an academic year in accordance with section 9442(a)(4) of this title, due to death, resignation from office, or expulsion from office, and the date of the swearing-in of the Representative’s successor as Representative occurs after the date of the deadline for submittal of nominations for cadets for the academic year, the nominations for cadets for such academic year, otherwise authorized to be made by the Representative pursuant to such section, may be made instead by the Senators from the State of such Representative, with such nominations divided equally among such Senators and any remainder going to the senior Senator from the State.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7692e948-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>The nomination of a cadet by a Member of Congress pursuant to this section shall not be construed to permanently reallocate nominations under section 9442 of this title.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7692e949-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7692e94a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9431">10 USC 9431</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 953 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 9442 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9442a. </designator> <label>Cadets: nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from office of Member of Congress otherwise authorized to nominate.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7692e94b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding implementation of the amendments under this section, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7692e94c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7692e94d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>the estimate of the Secretary regarding the frequency with which the authorities under such amendments will be used each year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7692e94e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s553/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the number of times a Member of Congress has failed to submit nominations to the military academies due to death, resignation from office, or expulsion from office.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e31652" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s554" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="554">SEC. 554. </num><heading>AUTHORITY OF PRESIDENT TO APPOINT SUCCESSORS TO MEMBERS OF BOARD OF VISITORS OF MILITARY ACADEMIES WHOSE TERMS HAVE EXPIRED.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7693105f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s554/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Military Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7455/b">Section 7455(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is appointed</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is appointed by the President</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76931060-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s554/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Naval Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8468/b">Section 8468(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is appointed</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is appointed by the President</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76931061-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s554/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Air Force Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9455/b/1">Section 9455(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is designated</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is designated by the President</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76931062-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s554/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Coast Guard Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1903/b/2/B">Section 1903(b)(2)(B) of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is appointed</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is appointed by the President</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e31742" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s555" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="555">SEC. 555. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76931063-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading>MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF A MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY: VOTES REQUIRED TO CALL; HELD IN PERSON OR REMOTELY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76933774-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s555/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Military Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7455">Section 7455 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76935e85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y76935e86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A majority of the members of the Board may call an official meeting of the Board once per year.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1739">135 STAT. 1739</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76935e87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A member may attend such meeting—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76935e88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>in person, at the Academy; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76935e89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>remotely, at the election of such member.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76935e8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s555/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Naval Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8468">Section 8468 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76935e8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y76935e8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A majority of the members of the Board may call an official meeting of the Board once per year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76935e8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A member may attend such meeting—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7693859e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>in person, at the Academy; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7693859f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>remotely, at the election of such member.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769385a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s555/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Air Force Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9455">Section 9455 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769385a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y769385a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A majority of the members of the Board may call an official meeting of the Board once per year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769385a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A member may attend such meeting—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769385a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>in person, at the Academy; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769385a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>remotely, at the election of such member.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e31885" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s556" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="556">SEC. 556. </num><heading>DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7693acb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s556/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Award Bachelor’s Degrees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2168">Section 2168 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7693acb7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s556/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Associate</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Associate or Bachelor</b></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7693acb8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s556/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (a) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7693d3c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>Subject to subsection (b), the Commandant of the Defense Language Institute may confer—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7693d3ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>an Associate of Arts degree in a foreign language upon any graduate of the Foreign Language Center of the Institute who fulfills the requirements for that degree; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7693d3cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>a Bachelor of Arts degree in a foreign language upon any graduate of the Foreign Language Center of the Institute who fulfills the requirements for that degree.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7693d3cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s556/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7693d3cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2161">10 USC 2161</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch108">chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2168 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2168. </designator> <label>Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center: degree of Associate or Bachelor of Arts in foreign language.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e31983" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s557" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="557">SEC. 557. </num><heading>UNITED STATES NAVAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769421ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s557/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch859">Chapter 859 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7694be2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="8595">“§ 8595.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7694be30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8595">10 USC 8595</ref>.</p></sidenote> United States Naval Community College: establishment and degree granting authority</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7694be31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Function</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There is a United States Naval Community College. The primary function of such College shall be to provide—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e542-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>programs of academic instruction and professional and technical education for individuals described in subsection (b) in—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e543-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>academic and technical fields of the liberal arts and sciences which are relevant to the current and future needs of the Navy and Marine Corps, including in designated fields of national and economic importance such <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1740">135 STAT. 1740</page> as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and software engineering; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e544-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>their practical duties;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e545-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>remedial, developmental, or continuing education programs, as prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy, which are necessary to support, maintain, or extend programs under paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e546-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>support and advisement services for individuals pursuing such programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e547-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>continuous monitoring of the progress of such individuals.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7694e548-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Individuals Eligible for Programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to such other eligibility requirements as the Secretary of the Navy may prescribe, the following individuals are eligible to participate in programs and services under subsection (a):</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e549-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Enlisted members of the Navy and Marine Corps.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e54a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Officers of the Navy and Marine Corps who hold a commission but have not completed a postsecondary degree.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e54b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Civilian employees of the Department of the Navy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e54c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>Other individuals, as determined by the Secretary of the Navy, so long as access to programs and services under subsection (a) by such individuals is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e54d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>in alignment with the mission of the United States Naval Community College; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e54e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>determined to support the mission or needs of the Department of the Navy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7694e54f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7694e550-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7694e551-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Degree and Credential Granting Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e552-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7694e553-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy, the head of the United States Naval Community College may, upon the recommendation of the directors and faculty of the College, confer appropriate degrees or academic credentials upon graduates who meet the degree or credential requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e554-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A degree or credential may not be conferred under this subsection unless—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e555-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary of Education has recommended approval of the degree or credential in accordance with the Federal Policy Governing Granting of Academic Degrees by Federal Agencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e556-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the United States Naval Community College is accredited by the appropriate civilian academic accrediting agency or organization to award the degree or credential, as determined by the Secretary of Education.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e557-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7694e558-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional notification requirements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e559-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>When seeking to establish degree or credential granting authority under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7694e55a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7694e55b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>a copy of the self assessment questionnaire required by the Federal Policy Governing Granting of Academic Degrees by Federal Agencies, at the time the assessment is submitted to the Department of Education’s National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7694e55c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the subsequent recommendations and rationale of the Secretary of Education regarding the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1741">135 STAT. 1741</page> establishment of the degree or credential granting authority.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e55d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Upon any modification or redesignation of existing degree or credential granting authority, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the rationale for the proposed modification or redesignation and any subsequent recommendation of the Secretary of Education on the proposed modification or redesignation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e55e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing an explanation of any action by the appropriate academic accrediting agency or organization not to accredit the United States Naval Community College to award any new or existing degree or credential.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7694e55f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Civilian Faculty Members</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e560-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may employ as many civilians as professors, instructors, and lecturers at the United States Naval Community College as the Secretary considers necessary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7694e561-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>The compensation of persons employed under this subsection shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7694e562-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s557/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch859">chapter 859 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7694e563-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8591">10 USC 8591</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8595. </designator> <label>United States Naval Community College: establishment and degree granting authority.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e32248" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s558" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="558">SEC. 558. </num><heading>CODIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED STATES AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76950b74-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s558/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch951">Chapter 951 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before section 9414 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76950b75-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="9413">“§ 9413.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76950b76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9413">10 USC 9413</ref>.</p></sidenote> United States Air Force Institute of Technology: establishment</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “There is in the Department of the Air Force a United States Air Force Institute of Technology, the purposes of which are to perform research and to provide, to members of the Air Force and Space Force (including the reserve components) and civilian employees of such Department, advanced instruction and technical education regarding their duties.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76950b77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s558/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76950b78-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9401">10 USC 9401</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>, before the item relating to section 9414, the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9413. </designator> <label>United States Air Force Institute of Technology: establishment.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e32317" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="559">SEC. 559. </num><heading>CONCURRENT USE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TUITION ASSISTANCE AND MONTGOMERY GI BILL-SELECTED RESERVE BENEFITS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76955999-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s16131">Section 16131 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7695599a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y7695599b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In the case of an individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter who is pursuing education or training described in subsection (a) or (c) of section 2007 of this title on <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1742">135 STAT. 1742</page> a half-time or more basis, the Secretary concerned shall, at the election of the individual, pay the individual educational assistance allowance under this chapter for pursuit of such education or training as if the individual were not also eligible to receive or in receipt of educational assistance under section 2007 for pursuit of such education or training.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7695599c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Concurrent receipt of educational assistance under section 2007 of this title and educational assistance under this chapter shall not be considered a duplication of benefits if the individual is enrolled in a program of education on a half-time or more basis.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7695599d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2007(d) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7695599e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or chapter 1606 of this title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>of title 38</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7695599f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, in the case of educational assistance under chapter 30 of such title, and section 16131(k), in the case of educational assistance under chapter 1606 of this title</quotedText>” before the period at the end.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e32391" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="559A">SEC. 559A. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769559a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7431">10 USC 7431 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REGULATIONS ON CERTAIN PARENTAL GUARDIANSHIP RIGHTS OF CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7695ced1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7695ced2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7695ced3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments and the Superintendent of each military service academy, shall prescribe regulations that include the option to preserve parental guardianship rights of a cadet or midshipman who becomes pregnant or fathers a child while attending a military service academy, consistent with the individual and academic responsibilities of such cadet or midshipman.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7695ced4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7695ced5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings; Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7695ced6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559A/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives an interim briefing on the development of the regulations prescribed under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7695ced7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559A/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on any legislation the Secretary determines necessary to implement the regulations prescribed under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7695ced8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559A/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a final briefing on the regulations prescribed under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7695ced9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559A/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to change, or require a change to, any admission requirement at a military service academy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7695ceda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559A/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Service Academy Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>military service academy</term>” means the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7695cedb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559A/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The United States Military Academy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7695cedc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559A/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The United States Naval Academy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7695cedd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559A/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The United States Air Force Academy.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1743">135 STAT. 1743</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e32490" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="559B">SEC. 559B. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7695cede-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7695cedf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7695cee0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 USC 2001 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFENSE LANGUAGE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76961d01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559B/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall establish policies and procedures to provide, to linguists of the covered Armed Forces who have made the transition from formal training programs to operational and staff assignments, continuing language education to maintain their respective language proficiencies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76961d02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76961d03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559B/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76961d04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary, in coordination with the chief of each covered Armed Force, shall establish a procedure by which the covered Armed Force concerned may reimburse an organization of the Department of Defense that provides, to members of such covered Armed Force, continuing language education, described in subsection (a), for the costs of such education.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76961d05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559B/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under this subsection shall expire on September 30, 2025.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76961d06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559B/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2022, the Under Secretary shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on implementation of this section and plans regarding continuing language education described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76961d07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559B/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Armed Force Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered Armed Force</term>” means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e32560" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559C" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="559C">SEC. 559C. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON IMPLEMENTATION BY UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY OF CIVILIAN FACULTY TENURE SYSTEM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76966b28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76966b29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76966b2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote> Secretary of Defense may not implement a civilian faculty tenure system for the United States Air Force Academy (in this section referred to as the “Academy”) until the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report assessing the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76966b2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559C/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>How a civilian faculty tenure system would promote the mission of the Academy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76966b2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559C/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>How a civilian faculty tenure system would affect the current curricular governance process of the Academy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76966b2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559C/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>How the Academy will determine the number of civilian faculty at the Academy who would be granted tenure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76966b2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559C/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>How a tenure system would be structured for Federal employees at the Academy, including exact details of specific protections and limitations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76966b2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559C/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The budget implications of implementing a tenure system for the Academy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76966b30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559C/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The faculty qualifications that would be required to earn and maintain tenure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76966b31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559C/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The reasons for termination of tenure that will be implemented and how a tenure termination effort would be conducted.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e32609" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="559D">SEC. 559D. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76966b32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2151">10 USC 2151 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION: REPORT; DEFINITION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7696e063-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1744">135 STAT. 1744</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7696e064-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7696e065-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the results of a review and assessment of the definition of professional military education in the Department of Defense and the military departments as specified in subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7696e066-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7696e067-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under this subsection shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7696e068-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a/2/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7696e069-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A consolidated summary of all definitions of the term “<term>professional military education</term>” used in the Department of Defense and the military departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7696e06a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of how such term is used in the Department of Defense in educational institutions, associated schools, programs, think tanks, research centers, and support activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7696e06b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>An analysis of how such term—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7696e06c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>applies to tactical, operational, and strategic settings; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7696e06d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>is linked to mission requirements.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7696e06e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An analysis of how professional military education has been applied and linked through all levels of Department of Defense education and training.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7696e06f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The applicability of professional military education to the domains of warfare, including land, air, sea, space, and cyber.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7696e070-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><chapeau>With regards to online and virtual learning in professional military education—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7696e071-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a/2/F/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>an analysis of the use of such learning; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7696e072-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/a/2/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>student satisfaction in comparison to traditional classroom learning.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7696e073-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559D/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7696e074-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7696e075-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretaries of the military departments, using the report under subsection (a), shall standardize the definition of “professional military education” across the military departments and the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e32722" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="559E">SEC. 559E. </num><heading>REPORT ON TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES REGARDING SOCIAL REFORM AND UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7697f1e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7697f1e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than June 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on training and courses of education offered to covered members regarding—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>sexual assault;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>sexual harassment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>extremism;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>domestic violence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>diversity, equity, and inclusion;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>military equal opportunity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>suicide prevention; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>substance abuse.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1745">135 STAT. 1745</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7697f1f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall identify, with regard to each training or course of education, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Sponsor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Location.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Method.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Frequency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Number of covered members who have participated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Legislation, regulation, instruction, or guidance that requires such training or course (if applicable).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>Metrics of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>performance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>effectiveness; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/7/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>data collection.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>Responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense or Secretary of a military department to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>communicate with non-departmental entities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>process feedback from trainers, trainees, and such entities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/8/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>connect such training or course to tactical, operational, and strategic goals; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f1ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/8/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>connect such training or course to other training regarding social reform and unhealthy behavior.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f200-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7697f201-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Analyses of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f202-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/9/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>whether the metrics described in paragraph (7) are standardized across the military departments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f203-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/9/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>mechanisms used to engage non-departmental entities to assist in the development of such training or courses;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f204-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/9/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>incentives used to ensure the effectiveness of such training or courses;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f205-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/9/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>how each training or courses is intended to change behavior; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f206-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/9/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>costs of such training and courses.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f207-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7697f208-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7697f209-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations of the Secretary of Defense to improve such training or courses, including the estimated costs to implement such improvements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7697f20a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7697f20b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any other information the Secretary of Defense determines relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7697f20c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559E/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Member Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered member</term>” means a member of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e32930" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559F" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="559F">SEC. 559F. </num><heading>REPORT ON STATUS OF ARMY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ARMY IGNITED PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7698191d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559F/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the Army IgnitED program of the Army’s Tuition Assistance Program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7698402e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559F/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall describe—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7698402f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559F/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the estimated date when the Army IgnitED program will be fully functional;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76984030-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559F/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the estimated date when service members will be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses caused by processing delays and errors under the Army IgnitED program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76984031-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559F/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the estimated date when institutions of higher education will be fully reimbursed for all costs typically provided through <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1746">135 STAT. 1746</page> the Tuition Assistance Program but delayed due to processing delays and errors under the Army IgnitED program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e32972" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559G" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="559G">SEC. 559G. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN WITH SPEECH DISORDERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76986742-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76986743-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote> later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding nominees, who have speech disorders, to each military service academy. Such briefing shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76986744-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559G/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of such nominees were offered admission to the military service academy concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76986745-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559G/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The number of nominees described in paragraph (1) who were denied admission on the basis of such disorder.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76986746-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559G/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Whether the admission process to a military service academy includes testing for speech disorders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76986747-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559G/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The current medical standards of each military service academy regarding speech disorders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76986748-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559G/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>Whether the Superintendent of each military service academy provides speech therapy to mitigate speech disorders—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76986749-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559G/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>of nominees to such military service academy to facilitate admission of such nominees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7698674a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stF/s559G/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>of the cadets or midshipman at such military service academy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e33020" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Military Family Readiness and Dependents’ Education</heading> <section id="d39579e33025" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s561" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="561">SEC. 561. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES PERSONNEL AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7698b56b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1788a/e">Section 1788a(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7698b56c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s561/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered personnel</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered individuals</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7698b56d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s561/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7698b56e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s561/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered personnel</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered individuals</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7698b56f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s561/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7698b570-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s561/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7698b571-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s561/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y7698dc82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>immediate family members of individuals described in subparagraphs (A) or (B) in a case in which such individual died—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7698dc83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>as a direct result of armed conflict;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7698dc84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>while engaged in hazardous service;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7698dc85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7698dc86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>through an instrumentality of war.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e33124" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s562" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="562">SEC. 562. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769951b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s562/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of Advisory Panel on Community Support for Military Families With Special Needs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 563(d)(2) <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1747">135 STAT. 1747</page> of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781c">10 U.S.C. 1781c note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769951b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s562/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>seven</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>nine</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769951b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s562/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, appointed by the Secretary of Defense,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>individuals</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769951ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s562/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>a member</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769951bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s562/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the second sentence and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>In appointing individuals to the panel, the Secretary shall ensure that—</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769951bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s562/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769978cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>one individual is the spouse of an enlisted member;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769978ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>one individual is the spouse of an officer in a grade below O-6;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769978cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>one individual is a junior enlisted member;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769978d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>one individual is a junior officer;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769978d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>individuals reside in different geographic regions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769978d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>one individual is a member serving at a remote installation or is a member of the family of such a member; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769978d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau>at least two individuals are members serving on active duty, each with a dependent who—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y769978d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y769978d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has an individualized education program.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769978d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s562/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769978d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769978d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769978d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781c">10 USC 1781c note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relocation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the military department concerned may, if such Secretary determines it feasible, permit a covered member who receives permanent change of station orders to elect, not later than 14 days after such receipt, from at least two locations that provide support for the dependent of such covered member with a special need.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76999fea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s562/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76999feb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76999fec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76999fed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Family Member Medical Summary</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of a military department, in coordination with the Director of the Defense Health Agency, shall require that a family member medical summary, completed by a licensed and credentialed medical provider, is accessible in the electronic health record of the Department of Defense for subsequent review by a licensed medical provider.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76999fee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s562/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Member Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered member</term>” means a member of an Armed Force—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76999fef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s562/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76999ff0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s562/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>with a dependent with a special need.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e33304" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s563" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="563">SEC. 563. </num><heading>CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THAT BENEFIT DEPENDENTS OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7699ee11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s563/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of Authority to Assist Local Educational Agencies That Benefit Dependents of Members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense Civilian Employees</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7699ee12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s563/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance to schools with significant numbers of military dependent students</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 by section 301 and available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301, $50,000,000 shall be available only for the purpose of providing assistance to local educational agencies under subsection (a) <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1748">135 STAT. 1748</page> of section 572 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/163">Public Law 109–163</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7703b">20 U.S.C. 7703b</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7699ee13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s563/a/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Local educational agency defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>local educational agency</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 7013(9) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7713/9">20 U.S.C. 7713(9)</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7699ee14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s563/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Impact Aid for Children With Severe Disabilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7699ee15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s563/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 pursuant to section 301 and available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301, $10,000,000 shall be available for payments under section 363 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by <ref href="/us/pl/106/398">Public Law 106–398</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/114/1654A–77">114 Stat. 1654A–77</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7703a">20 U.S.C. 7703a</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7699ee16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s563/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 pursuant to section 301 and available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301, $10,000,000 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 disabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7699ee17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s563/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7699ee18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7699ee19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7699ee1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7699ee1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2022, 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 receive.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e33403" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="564">SEC. 564. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7699ee1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1784">10 USC 1784 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH EMPLOYMENT FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR MILITARY SPOUSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769a8a5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769a8a5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769a8a5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may establish a three-year pilot program to provide employment support to the spouses of members of the Armed Forces through a paid fellowship with employers across a variety of industries. <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769a8a60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote>In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall take the following steps:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769a8a61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769a8a62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>Enter into a contract or other agreement to conduct a career fellowship pilot program for military spouses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769a8a63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Determine the appropriate capacity for the pilot program based on annual funding availability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769a8a64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769a8a65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><content>Establish evaluation criteria to determine measures of effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis of the pilot program in supporting military spouse employment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769a8a66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Total Amount of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of the pilot program may not exceed $5,000,000 over the life of the pilot.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769a8a67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than two years after the Secretary establishes the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an interim report that includes the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769a8a68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of spouses who participated in the pilot program annually.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1749">135 STAT. 1749</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769a8a69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The amount of funding spent through the pilot program annually.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769a8a6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769a8a6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769a8a6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>A recommendation of the Secretary regarding whether to discontinue, expand, or make the pilot program permanent.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769a8a6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the pilot program ends, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a final report that includes the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769a8a6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of spouses who participated in the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769a8a6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The amount of funding spent through the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769a8a70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769a8a71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of outcomes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769a8a72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769a8a73-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769a8a74-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>A recommendation of the Secretary regarding whether to make the pilot program permanent.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769a8a75-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s564/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program shall terminate three years after the date on which the Secretary establishes the pilot program.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e33542" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="565">SEC. 565. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769a8a76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781b">10 USC 1781b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>POLICY REGARDING REMOTE MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769affa7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769affa8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769affa9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a uniform policy for how to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769affaa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identify remote military installations; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769affab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769affac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess and manage challenges associated with remote military installations and military personnel assigned to remote locations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769affad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The policy under subsection (a) shall address the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769affae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Activities and facilities for the morale, welfare, and recreation of members of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769affaf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Availability of housing, located on and off remote military installations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769affb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Educational services for dependents of members of the Armed Forces, located on and off remote military installations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769affb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Availability of health care.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769affb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Employment opportunities for military spouses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769affb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Risks associated with having insufficient support services for members of the Armed Forces and their dependents.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769affb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the policy under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769affb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s565/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Installation Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>military installation</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2801">section 2801 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e33641" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s566" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="566">SEC. 566. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769affb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1784">10 USC 1784 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF GAO RECOMMENDATION ON IMPROVED COMMUNICATION OF BEST PRACTICES TO ENGAGE MILITARY SPOUSES WITH CAREER ASSISTANCE RESOURCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769b4dd7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s566/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall develop a plan to implement the recommendation of the Comptroller General of the United States, to address strategies for sharing information on outreach to military spouses regarding career assistance resources, in the report of the Government Accountability Office titled “Military Spouse Employment: DOD Should Continue Assessing State Licensing Practices and Increase Awareness of <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1750">135 STAT. 1750</page> Resources” (GAO–21–193).<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769b4dd8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p></sidenote> The plan shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769b4dd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s566/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A summary of actions that have been taken to implement the recommendation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769b4dda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s566/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>A summary of actions that will be taken to implement the recommendation, including how the Secretary plans to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769b4ddb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s566/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>engage military services and installations, members of the Spouse Ambassador Network, and other local stakeholders to obtain information on the outreach approaches and best practices used by military installations and stakeholders;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769b4ddc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s566/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>overcome factors that may limit use of best practices;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769b4ddd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s566/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>disseminate best practices to relevant stakeholders; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769b4dde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s566/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>identify ways to and better coordinate with the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Housing and Urban Development; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769b4ddf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s566/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769b4de0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><content>a schedule, with specific milestones, for completing implementation of the recommendation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769b4de1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s566/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation; Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out activities to implement the plan developed under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e33715" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="567">SEC. 567. </num><heading>STUDY ON EMPLOYMENT OF MILITARY SPOUSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769bea22-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769bea23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to identify employment barriers affecting military spouses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769bea24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769bea25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study conducted under paragraph (1) shall determine the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769bea26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The rate or prevalence of military spouses who are currently employed and whether such military spouses have children.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769bea27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The rate or prevalence of military spouses who are underemployed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769bea28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>In connection with subparagraph (B), whether a military spouse would have taken a different position of employment if the military spouse were not impacted by the spouse who is a member of the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769bea29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The rate or prevalence of military spouses who, due to military affiliation, have experienced discrimination by civilian employers, including loss of employment, denial of a promotion, and difficulty in being hired.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769bea2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>Any other barriers of entry into the local workforce for military spouses, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y769bea2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a/2/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>state licensure requirements;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y769bea2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>availability of childcare;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y769bea2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a/2/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>access to broadband;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y769bea2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a/2/E/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>job availability in military communities; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y769bea2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/a/2/E/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>access to housing.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769bea30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769bea31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769bea32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of the study conducted under this section, including any <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1751">135 STAT. 1751</page> policy recommendations to address employment barriers identified by the study.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769bea33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769bea34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military spouse</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>military spouse</term>” means the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769bea35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s567/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional defense committees</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>congressional defense committees</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a/16">section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e33849" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s568" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="568">SEC. 568. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769c1046-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading>BRIEFING ON EFFORTS OF COMMANDERS OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS TO CONNECT MILITARY FAMILIES WITH LOCAL ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO MILITARY FAMILIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on how and the extent to which commanders of military installations connect military families with local nonprofit and government entities that provide services to military families, including assistance with housing.</content></section> <section id="d39579e33859" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="569">SEC. 569. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769c1047-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading>BRIEFING ON PROCESS TO CERTIFY REPORTING OF ELIGIBLE FEDERALLY CONNECTED CHILDREN FOR PURPOSES OF FEDERAL IMPACT AID PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769c5e68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later April 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769c5e69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The feasibility of developing a written process whereby an installation commander can certify the information contained in impact aid source check forms received by such installation commander from local educational agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769c5e6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Benefits of working with local educational agencies to certify impact aid source check forms are submitted in the appropriate manner.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769c5e6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769c5e6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>An estimated timeline to implement such a certification process.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769c5e6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769c5e6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>impact aid source check form</term>” means a form submitted to a military installation by a local educational agency to confirm the number and identity of children eligible to be counted for purposes of the Federal impact aid program under section 7003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7703/a">20 U.S.C. 7703(a)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769c5e6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>local educational agency</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7801">20 U.S.C. 7801</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e33921" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="569A">SEC. 569A. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON LEGAL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES ENROLLED IN THE EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769cd3a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769cd3a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on the provision of legal services, under section 582(b)(7) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>), to families enrolled in EFMP.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1752">135 STAT. 1752</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769cd3a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The briefing shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769cd3a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569A/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Training, provided by civilian attorneys or judge advocates general, regarding special education.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769cd3a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569A/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Casework, relating to special education, of such civilian attorneys and judge advocates general.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769cd3a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569A/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Information on how such legal services tie in to broader EFMP support under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (<ref href="/us/pl/91/230">Public Law 91–230</ref>), including the geographic support model.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769cd3a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569A/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769cd3a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Other matters regarding such legal services that the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769cd3a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569A/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769cd3a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>Costs of such elements described in paragraphs (1) through (4).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769cd3aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569A/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769cd3ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569A/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>EFMP</term>” means the Exceptional Family Member Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769cd3ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569A/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The terms “child with a disability”, “free appropriate public education”, and “special education” have the meanings given those terms in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1401">20 U.S.C. 1401</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e34013" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="569B">SEC. 569B. </num><heading>GAO REVIEW OF PRESERVATION OF THE FORCE AND FAMILY PROGRAM OF UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND: BRIEFING; REPORT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769d96fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of POTFF. Such review shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d96fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769d96ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>With regards to current programs and activities of POTFF, an assessment of the sufficiency of the following domains:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9700-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Human performance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9701-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Psychological and behavioral health.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9702-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Social and family readiness.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9703-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Spiritual.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9704-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769d9705-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A description of efforts of the Commander of United States Special Operations Command to assess the unique needs of members of special operations forces, including women and minorities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9706-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of plans of the Commander to improve POTFF to better address the unique needs of members of special operations forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9707-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Changes in costs to the United States to operate POTFF since implementation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9708-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>Rates of participation in POTFF, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9709-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the number of individuals who participate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d970a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>frequency of use by such individuals; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d970b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>geographic locations where such individuals participate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d970c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769d970d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data analysis.</p></sidenote><content>Methods by which data on POTFF is collected and analyzed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d970e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769d970f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Outcomes used to determine the effects of POTFF on members of special operations forces and their immediate family members, including a description of the effectiveness of POTFF in addressing unique needs of such individuals.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9710-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769d9711-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any other matter the Comptroller General determines appropriate.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1753">135 STAT. 1753</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769d9712-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769d9713-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the appropriate committees on the preliminary findings of the Comptroller General under such review.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769d9714-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall submit to the appropriate committees a final report on such review at a date mutually agreed upon by the Comptroller General and the appropriate committees.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769d9715-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9716-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>appropriate committees</term>” means the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9717-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>POTFF</term>” means the Preservation of the Force and Family Program of United States Special Operations Command under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1788a">section 1788a of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769d9718-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stG/s569B/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>special operations forces</term>” means the forces described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s167/j">section 167(j) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e34175" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="H">Subtitle H—</num><heading>Diversity and Inclusion</heading> <section id="d39579e34180" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="571">SEC. 571. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769dbe29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s418">37 USC 418 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REDUCTION OF GENDER-RELATED INEQUITIES IN COSTS OF UNIFORMS TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769e5a6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall establish criteria, consistent across the Armed Forces, for determining which uniform or clothing items across the Armed Forces are considered uniquely military for purposes of calculating the standard cash clothing replacement allowances, in part to reduce differences in out-of pocket costs incurred by enlisted members of the Armed Forces across the military services and by gender within an Armed Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769e5a6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reviews</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769e5a6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quinquennial review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall review the criteria established under subsection (a) every five years after such establishment and recommend to the Secretaries of the military departments adjustments to clothing allowances for enlisted members if such allowances are insufficient to pay for uniquely military items determined pursuant to such criteria.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769e5a72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a73-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a74-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a75-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic reviews</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall periodically review—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769e5a77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>all uniform clothing plans of each Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department to identify data needed to facilitate cost discussions and make recommendations described in paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769e5a78-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>not less than once every five years, calculations of each Armed Force for standard clothing replacement allowances for enlisted members, in order to develop a standard by which to identify differences described in subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769e5a79-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>not less than once every 10 years, initial clothing allowances for officers, in order to identify data necessary <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1754">135 STAT. 1754</page> to facilitate cost discussions and make recommendations described in paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769e5a7a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a7b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a7c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>all plans of each Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department for changing uniform items to determine if such planned changes will result in differences described in subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769e5a7d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a7e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2022, each Secretary of a military department shall prescribe regulations that ensure the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769e5a7f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The out-of-pocket cost to an officer or enlisted member of an Armed Force for a mandatory uniform item (or part of such uniform) may not exceed such cost to another officer or enlisted member of that Armed Force for such uniform (or part, or equivalent part, of such uniform) solely based on gender.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769e5a80-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>If a change to a uniform of an Armed Force affects only enlisted members of one gender, an enlisted member of such gender in such Armed Force shall be entitled to an allowance equal to the out-of-pocket cost to the officer or enlisted member relating to such change.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769e5a81-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An individual who has separated or retired, or been discharged or dismissed, from the Armed Forces, shall not entitled to an allowance under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769e5a82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769e5a84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 31, 2022, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769e5a85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the estimated production costs and average retail prices of military clothing items for members (including officers and enlisted members) of each Armed Force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769e5a86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s571/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a comparison of costs for male and female military clothing items for members of each Armed Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e34326" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s572" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="572">SEC. 572. </num><heading>STUDY ON NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO IDENTIFY AS HISPANIC OR LATINO.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x769ea8a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769ea8a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote> Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769ea8a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s572/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of members of the regular components of the Armed Forces (including cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies) who identify as Hispanic or Latino, separated by rank.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769ea8aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s572/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A comparison of the percentage of the members described in paragraph (1) with the percentage of the population of the United States who are eligible to enlist or commission in the Armed Forces who identify as Hispanic or Latino.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769ea8ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s572/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A comparison of how each of the Armed Forces recruits individuals who identify as Hispanic or Latino.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769ea8ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s572/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A comparison of how each of the Armed Forces retains both officer and enlisted members who identify as Hispanic or Latino.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769ea8ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s572/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A comparison of how each of the Armed Forces promotes both officer and enlisted members who identify as Hispanic or Latino.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1755">135 STAT. 1755</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e34366" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s573" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="573">SEC. 573. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES, OFFICER CANDIDATE AND TRAINING SCHOOLS, AND THE SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS DATA IN DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION REPORTING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x769ecfbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">Section 113 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769ecfbf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s573/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the semicolon the following: “<quotedText>, including the status of diversity and inclusion in the military service academies, the Officer Candidate and Training Schools, and the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs of such department</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y769ecfc0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s573/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (m)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769ecfc1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s573/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (6), (7), and (8), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y769ecfc2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s573/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y769ecfc3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The number of graduates of the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps during the fiscal year covered by the report, disaggregated by gender, race, and ethnicity, for each military department.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e34418" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stH/s574" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="574">SEC. 574. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR GAO REPORT ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AT THE MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 558 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769ecfc4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3639">134 Stat. 3639</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>one year after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>May 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e34444" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="I">Subtitle I—</num><heading>Decorations and Awards, Miscellaneous Reports, and Other Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e34449" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s581" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="581">SEC. 581. </num><heading>MODIFIED DEADLINE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL PURPOSE ADJUNCT TO ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY TEST.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 594 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769ef6d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s503">10 USC 503 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than October 1, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e34474" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="582">SEC. 582. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x769ef6d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATIONS FOR CERTAIN AWARDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y769fe137-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Medal of Honor to Charles R. Johnson for Acts of Valor During the Korean War</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a00848-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7274">section 7274 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Charles R. Johnson for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a00849-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acts of valor described</inline>.—</heading><content>The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of Charles R. Johnson on June 11 and 12, 1953, as a member of the Army serving in Korea, for which he was awarded the Silver Star.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a0084a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Medal of Honor to Wataru Nakamura for Acts of Valor During the Korean War</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1756">135 STAT. 1756</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0084b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7274">section 7274 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Wataru Nakamura for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0084c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acts of valor described</inline>.—</heading><content>The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of Wataru Nakamura on May 18, 1951, as a member of the Army serving in Korea, for which he was awarded the Distinguished-Service Cross.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a0084d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Medal of Honor to Bruno R. Orig for Acts of Valor During the Korean War</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0084e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7274">section 7274 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Bruno R. Orig for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0084f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acts of valor described</inline>.—</heading><content>The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of Bruno R. Orig on Februray 15, 1951, as a member of the Army serving in Korea, for which he was awarded the Distinguished-Service Cross.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a00850-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Medal of Honor to Dennis M. Fujii for Acts of Valor During the Vietnam War</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a00851-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7274">section 7274 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Dennis M. Fujii for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a00852-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acts of valor described</inline>.—</heading><content>The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of Dennis M. Fujii on February 18 through 22, 1971, as a member of the Army serving in the Republic of Vietnam, for which he was awarded the Distinguished-Service Cross.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a00853-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Medal of Honor to Edward N. Kaneshiro, for Acts of Valor During the Vietnam War</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a00854-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7274">section 7274 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to Edward N. Kaneshiro for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a00855-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acts of valor described</inline>.—</heading><content>The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of Edward N. Kaneshiro on December 1, 1966, as a member of the Army serving in Vietnam, for which he was awarded the Distinguished-Service Cross.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a00856-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Distinguished-Service Cross to Earl R. Fillmore, Jr. for Acts of Valor in Somalia</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a00857-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7274">section 7274 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1757">135 STAT. 1757</page> any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Distinguished-Service Cross under section 7272 of such title to Earl R. Fillmore, Jr. for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a00858-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acts of valor described</inline>.—</heading><content>The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of Earl R. Fillmore, Jr. on October 3, 1993, as a member of the Army serving in Somalia, for which he was awarded the Silver Star.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a00859-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Distinguished-Service Cross to Robert L. Mabry for Acts of Valor in Somalia</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0085a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7274">section 7274 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Distinguished-Service Cross under section 7272 of such title to Robert L. Mabry for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0085b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acts of valor described</inline>.—</heading><content>The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of Robert L. Mabry on October 3 and 4, 1993, as a member of the Army serving in Somalia, for which he was awarded the Silver Star.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a0085c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Distinguished-Service Cross to John G. Macejunas for Acts of Valor in Somalia</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0085d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7274">section 7274 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Distinguished-Service Cross under section 7272 of such title to John G. Macejunas for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0085e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acts of valor described</inline>.—</heading><content>The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of John G. Macejunas on October 3 and 4, 1993, as a member of the Army serving in Somalia, for which he was awarded the Silver Star.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a0085f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Distinguished-Service Cross to William F. Thetford for Acts of Valor in Somalia</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a00860-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7274">section 7274 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Distinguished-Service Cross under section 7272 of such title to William F. Thetford for the acts of valor described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a00861-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s582/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acts of valor described</inline>.—</heading><content>The acts of valor described in this paragraph are the actions of William F. Thetford on October 3 and 4, 1993, as a member of the Army serving in Somalia, for which he was awarded the Silver Star.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e34759" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s583" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="583">SEC. 583. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a00862-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1121">10 USC 1121 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ATOMIC VETERANS COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE MEDAL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a07d93-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s583/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service Medal Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall design and produce a commemorative military service medal, to be known as the “Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal”, to commemorate the service and sacrifice of veterans who were instrumental in the development of our nations atomic and nuclear weapons programs.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1758">135 STAT. 1758</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a07d94-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s583/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76a07d95-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s583/b/1"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a07d96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a07d97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of Defense shall, within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, determine eligibility requirements for this medal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a07d98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s583/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a07d99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a07d9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><content>Sixty days prior to publishing the eligibility requirements for this medal, the Secretary of Defense shall submit proposed eligibility criteria under paragraph (1) to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives for comment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a07d9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s583/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may require persons to submit supporting documentation for the medal authorized in subsection (a) to determine eligibility under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a07d9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s583/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution of Medal</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a07d9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s583/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance to retired and former members</inline>.—</heading><content>At the request of an eligible veteran, the Secretary of Defense shall issue the Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal to the eligible veteran.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a07d9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s583/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance to next-of-kin</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a veteran who is deceased, the Secretary may provide for issuance of the Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal to the next-of-kin of the persons.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a07d9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote> If applications for a medal are filed by more than one next of kin of a person eligible to receive a medal under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall determine which next-of-kin will receive the medal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a07da0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s583/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall prepare and disseminate as appropriate an application by which veterans and their next-of-kin may apply to receive the Atomic Veterans Service Medal.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a07da1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s583/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated such sum as may be necessary to carry out this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e34863" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="584">SEC. 584. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a07da2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2409">38 USC 2409 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>UPDATES AND PRESERVATION OF MEMORIALS TO CHAPLAINS AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a0f2d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updates and Preservation of Memorials</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0f2d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Protestant chaplains memorial</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Army may permit NCMAF—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0f2d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to modify the memorial to Protestant chaplains located on Chaplains Hill to include a granite, marble, or other stone base for the bronze plaque of the memorial;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0f2d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to provide an updated bronze plaque, described in subparagraph (A), including the name of each chaplain, verified as described in subsection (b), who died while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces after the date on which the original memorial was placed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0f2d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a0f2d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>to make such other updates and corrections to the memorial that the Secretary determines necessary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0f2d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a0f2da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Catholic and jewish chaplain memorials</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may permit NCMAF to update and make corrections to the Catholic and Jewish chaplain memorials located on Chaplains Hill that the Secretary determines necessary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0f2db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No cost to federal government</inline>.—</heading><content>The activities of NCMAF authorized by this subsection shall be carried out at no cost to the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a0f2dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Verification of Names</inline>.—</heading><content>NCMAF may not include the name of a chaplain on a memorial on Chaplains Hill under subsection (a) unless that name has been verified by the Chief of Chaplains of the Army, Navy, or Air Force or the Chaplain of <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1759">135 STAT. 1759</page> the United States Marine Corps, depending on the branch of the Armed Forces in which the chaplain served.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a0f2dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a0f2de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Expansion of Memorials</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (a)(1)(A), this section may not be construed as authorizing the expansion of any memorial that is located on Chaplains Hill as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a0f2df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0f2e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a0f2e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>The term “<term>Chaplains Hill</term>” means the area in Arlington National Cemetery that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is generally identified and recognized as Chaplains Hill.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a0f2e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s584/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>NCMAF</term>” means the National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces or any successor organization recognized in law for purposes of the operation of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e34977" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="585">SEC. 585. </num><heading>REPORTS ON SECURITY FORCE PERSONNEL PERFORMING PROTECTION LEVEL ONE DUTIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a16813-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of security force personnel performing protection level one (PL–1) duties—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a16814-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a16815-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>concurrent with the submission to Congress of the budget of the President for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a16816-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a16817-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of Air Force personnel performing, and the number of unfilled billets designated for performance of, PL–1 duties on a full-time basis during the most recent fiscal year that ended before submission of the report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a16818-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The number of such personnel disaggregated by mission assignment during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a16819-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The number of such personnel and unfilled billets at each major PL–1 installation during that fiscal year and a description of the rank structure of such personnel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a1681a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a1681b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Statement.</p></sidenote><content>A statement of the time, by rank structure, such personnel were typically assigned to perform PL–1 duties at each major PL–1 installation during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a1681c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The retention rate for security personnel performing such duties during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a1681d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The number of Air Force PL–1 security force members deployed to support another Air Force mission or a joint mission with another military department during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a1681e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>A description of the type of training for security personnel performing PL–1 duties during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a1681f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/8" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a16820-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the status of <amendingAction type="substitute">replacing</amendingAction> the existing fleet of high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV) and BearCat armored vehicles, by PL–1 installation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a16821-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s585/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a16822-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate relating to security force personnel performing PL–1 duties during the period of five fiscal years after submission of the report.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1760">135 STAT. 1760</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e35076" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s586" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="586">SEC. 586. </num><heading>GAO STUDY ON TATTOO POLICIES OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a1b643-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s586/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a1b644-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General of the United States shall evaluate the tattoo policies of each Armed Force, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a1b645-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s586/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the effects of such policies on recruitment, retention, reenlistment of members of the Armed Forces; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a1b646-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s586/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>processes for waivers to such policies to recruit, retain, or reenlist members who have unauthorized tattoos.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a1b647-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s586/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a1b648-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2022, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on preliminary findings of such evaluation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a1b649-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s586/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2022, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the final results of such evaluation.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e35124" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s587" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="587">SEC. 587. </num><heading>BRIEFING REGARDING BEST PRACTICES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN HAWAII.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a2046a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s587/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a2046b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments shall jointly submit to Congress a briefing on best practices for coordinating relations with State and local governmental entities in the State of Hawaii.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a2046c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s587/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best Practices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The best practices referred to in subsection (a) shall address each of the following issues:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a2046d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s587/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a2046e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p></sidenote><content>Identify comparable locations with joint base military installations or of other densely populated metropolitan areas with multiple military installations and summarize lessons learns from any similar efforts to engage with the community and public officials.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a2046f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s587/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Identify all the major community engagement efforts by the services, commands, installations and other military organizations in the State of Hawaii.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a20470-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s587/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a20471-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>Evaluate the current community outreach efforts to identify any outreach gaps or coordination challenges that undermine the military engagement with the local community and elected official in the State of Hawaii.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a20472-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s587/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a20473-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Proposal.</p></sidenote><content>Propose options available to create an enhanced, coordinated community engagement effort in the State of Hawaii based on the department’s evaluation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a20474-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tV/stI/s587/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Resources to support the coordination described in this subsection, including the creation of joint liaison offices that are easily accessible to public officials to facilitate coordinating relations with State and local governmental agencies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Pay and Allowances</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 601. </designator> <label>Basic needs allowance for members on active service in the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 602. </designator> <label>Equal incentive pay for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 603. </designator> <label>Expansions of certain travel and transportation authorities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 604. </designator> <label>Repeal of expiring travel and transportation authorities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 605. </designator> <label>Requirements in connection with suspension of retired pay and retirement annuities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 606. </designator> <label>Report on relationship between basic allowance for housing and sizes of military families.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1761">135 STAT. 1761</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 607. </designator> <label>Report on certain moving expenses for members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 608. </designator> <label>Report on temporary lodging expenses in competitive housing markets.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 609. </designator> <label>Report on rental partnership programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Bonus and Incentive Pays</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 611. </designator> <label>One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Family and Survivor Benefits</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 621. </designator> <label>Extension of paid parental leave.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 622. </designator> <label>Bereavement leave for members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 623. </designator> <label>Travel and transportation allowances for family members to attend the funeral and memorial services of members.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 624. </designator> <label>Expansion of pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the Armed Forces for in-home child care.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 625. </designator> <label>Pilot program on direct hire authority for spouses of members of the uniformed services at locations outside the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 626. </designator> <label>Casualty assistance program: reform; establishment of working group.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Defense Resale Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 631. </designator> <label>Additional sources of funds available for construction, repair, improvement, and maintenance of commissary stores.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 641. </designator> <label>Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks program.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d39579e35310" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Pay and Allowances</heading> <section id="d39579e35315" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR MEMBERS ON ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a36405-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/ch7">Chapter 7 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 402a the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76a44e66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="402b">“§ 402b.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a44e67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s402b">37 USC 402b</ref>.</p></sidenote> Basic needs allowance for members on active service in the Armed Forces</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a44e68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a44e69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Allowance Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned shall pay to each member who is eligible under subsection (b) a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a44e6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A member on active service in the armed forces is eligible for the allowance under subsection (a) if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a44e6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the member has completed initial entry training;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a44e6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the gross household income of the member during the most recent calendar year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location of the member and the number of individuals in the household of the member for such year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a4757d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>the member—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a4757e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is not ineligible for the allowance under subsection (d); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a4757f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>does not elect under subsection (g) not to receive the allowance.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a47580-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Allowance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount of the monthly allowance payable to a member under subsection (a) shall be the amount equal to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47581-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y76a47582-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the calendar year during which the allowance is paid based on the location of the member and the number of individuals in the household <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1762">135 STAT. 1762</page> of the member during the month for which the allowance is paid; minus</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76a47583-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the gross household income of the member during the preceding calendar year; divided by</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47584-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>12.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a47585-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Bases of Ineligibility</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47586-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following members are ineligible for the allowance under subsection (a):</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47587-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A member who does not have any dependents.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47588-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A cadet at the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, or the Coast Guard Academy, a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, or a cadet or midshipman serving elsewhere in the armed forces.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47589-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Household with more than one eligible member</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event a household contains two or more members determined under subsection (f) to be eligible to receive the allowance under subsection (a), only one allowance may be paid to a member among such members as such members shall jointly elect.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a4758a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Automatic ineligibility of members receiving certain pay increases</inline>.—</heading><content>A member determined to be eligible under subsection (f) for the allowance under subsection (a) whose monthly gross household income increases as a result of a promotion or other permanent increase to pay or allowances under this title to an amount that, on an annualized basis, would exceed the amount described in subsection (b)(2) is ineligible for the allowance. If such member is receiving the allowance, payment of the allowance shall automatically terminate within a reasonable time, as determined by the Secretary of Defense in regulations prescribed under subsection (j).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a4758b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ineligibility of certain changes in income</inline>.—</heading><content>A member whose gross household income for the preceding year decreases because of a fine, forfeiture, or reduction in rank imposed as a part of disciplinary action or an action under chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice) is not eligible for the allowance under subsection (a) solely as a result of the fine, forfeiture, or reduction in rank.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a4758c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application by Members Seeking Allowance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a4758d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a4758e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A member who seeks to receive the allowance under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary concerned an application for the allowance that includes such information as the Secretary may require in order to determine whether or not the member is eligible to receive the allowance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a4758f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a47590-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing of submission</inline>.—</heading><content>A member who receives the allowance under subsection (a) and seeks to continue to receive the allowance shall submit to the Secretary concerned an updated application under paragraph (1) at such times as the Secretary may require, but not less frequently than annually.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47591-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary submission</inline>.—</heading><content>The submission of an application under paragraph (1) is voluntary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47592-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Screening of members for eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47593-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>ensure that all members of the armed forces are screened during initial entry training and regularly thereafter for eligibility for the allowance under subsection (a); and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1763">135 STAT. 1763</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47594-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a47595-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>notify any member so screened who may be eligible that the member may apply for the allowance by submitting an application under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a47596-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determinations of Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47597-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary concerned shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47598-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>determine which members of the armed forces are eligible under subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a47599-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a4759a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>notify each such member, in writing, of that determination.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a4759b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information included in notice</inline>.—</heading><content>The notice under paragraph (1) shall include information regarding financial management and assistance programs for which the member may be eligible.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a4759c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Election Not to Receive Allowance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a4759d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A member determined under subsection (f) to be eligible for the allowance under subsection (a) may elect, in writing, not to receive the allowance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a4759e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deemed ineligible</inline>.—</heading><content>A member who does not submit an application under subsection (e) within a reasonable time (as determined by the Secretary concerned) shall be deemed ineligible for the allowance under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a4759f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rule for Members Stationed Outside United States</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a member assigned to a duty location outside the United States, the Secretary concerned shall make the calculations described in subsections (b)(2) and (c)(1) using the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the continental United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a475a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a475a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a475a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Period</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation period</inline>.—</heading><content>The allowance under subsection (a) is payable for months beginning on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The allowance under subsection (a) may not be paid for any month beginning after December 31, 2027.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a475a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Gross household income</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>gross household income</term>’, with respect to a member of the armed forces, includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>all household income, derived from any source; minus</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the case of a member whom the Secretary concerned determines resides in an area with a high cost of living, any portion of the basic allowance for housing under section 403 of this title that the Secretary concerned elects to exclude.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Household</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>household</term>’ means a member of the armed forces and any dependents of the member enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, regardless of the location of those dependents.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a475aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1764">135 STAT. 1764</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on food insecurity in the Armed Forces. Results of such study shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a475ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of food deserts that affect members of the Armed Forces, and their families, who live in areas with high costs of living.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>A comparison of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a475af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a475b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the current method employed by the Secretary of Defense to determine areas with high costs of living;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a475b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>local level indicators used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that indicate buying power and consumer spending in specific geographic areas;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a475b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>indicators used by the Department of Agriculture in market basket analyses and other measures of local and regional food costs.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>The feasibility of implementing a web portal for a member of any Armed Force to apply for the allowance under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s402b">section 402b of title 37, United States Code</ref>, added by subsection (a), including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a475b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>cost;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a475b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>ease of use;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a475b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>access;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a475b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>privacy; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a475b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/C/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a475b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>any other factor the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a475bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The development of a process to determine an appropriate allowance to supplement the income of members who suffer food insecurity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Outcomes of forums with beneficiaries, military service organizations, and advocacy groups to elicit information regarding the effects of food insecurity on members and their dependents. The Secretary of Defense and each Secretary of a military department shall conduct at least one such forum, only one of which may be conducted in the National Capital Region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a475be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>An estimate of costs to implement each recommendation of the Secretary developed pursuant to this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Any other information the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a475c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2022, the Secretary shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on initial findings of the study.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the final results of the study.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/4/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The term “<term>food desert</term>” means an area, determined by the Secretary of Defense, where it is difficult to obtain affordable or high-quality fresh food.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a475c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/b/4/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The term “<term>National Capital Region</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2674">section 2674 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a475c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports on Effects of Allowance on Food Insecurity</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2025, and June 1, 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1765">135 STAT. 1765</page> committees a report regarding the effect of the allowance under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s402b">section 402b of title 37, United States Code</ref>, added by subsection (a), on food insecurity among members of the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a475c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s601/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a475c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s401">37 USC 401</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 402a the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“402b. </designator> <label>Basic needs allowance for members on active service in the Armed Forces.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e35905" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s602" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading>EQUAL INCENTIVE PAY FOR MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a4e9f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s602/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/ch5/schII">Subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76a4e9fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="357">“§ 357.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a4e9fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s357">37 USC 357</ref>.</p></sidenote> Incentive pay authorities for members of the reserve components of the armed forces</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Notwithstanding section 1004 of this title, the Secretary concerned shall pay a member of the reserve component of an armed force incentive pay in the same monthly amount as that paid to a member in the regular component of such armed force performing comparable work requiring comparable skills.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a4e9fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s602/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a4e9fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s301">37 USC 301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 356 the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“357. </designator> <label>Incentive pay authorities for members of the reserve components of the armed forces.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a5110e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s602/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a5110f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s357">37 USC 357 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a51110-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s602/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a51111-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>the plan of the Secretary to implement section 357 of such title, as added by subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a51112-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s602/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a51113-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>an estimate of the costs of such implementation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a51114-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s602/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the number of members described in such section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a51115-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s602/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a51116-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>any other matter the Secretary determines relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a51117-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s602/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may not implement section 357 of such title, as added by subsection (a) until after—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a51118-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s602/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>submission of the report under subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a51119-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s602/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a5111a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a5111b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary determines and certifies in writing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives that such implementation shall not have a detrimental effect on the force structure of an Armed Force concerned, including with regard to recruiting or retention of members in the regular component of such Armed Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e36043" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="603">SEC. 603. </num><heading>EXPANSIONS OF CERTAIN TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a5ad5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Lodging in Kind for Reserve Component Members Performing Training</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a5ad5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12604">Section 12604 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a5d46e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a5d46f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reimbursement.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Lodging in Kind</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76a5d470-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In the case of a member of a reserve component performing active duty for training or inactive-duty training who is not otherwise entitled to travel and transportation allowances in connection with such duty, the Secretary concerned may reimburse the member for housing service charge <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1766">135 STAT. 1766</page> expenses incurred by the member in occupying transient government housing during the performance of such duty. If transient government housing is unavailable or inadequate, the Secretary concerned may provide the member with lodging in kind.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a5d471-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a5d472-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><content>Any payment or other benefit under this subsection shall be provided in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a5d473-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Secretary may pay service charge expenses under paragraph (1) and expenses of providing lodging in kind under such paragraph out of funds appropriated for operation and maintenance for the reserve component concerned. Use of a Government charge card is authorized for payment of these expenses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a5d474-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Decisions regarding the availability or adequacy of government housing at a military installation under paragraph (1) shall be made by the installation commander.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a5d475-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s474">Section 474 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (i).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a5d476-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory Pet Quarantine Fees for Household Pets</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s451/b/8">Section 451(b)(8) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText>Such costs include pet quarantine expenses.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a5d477-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Student Dependent Transportation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a5d478-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s452/b">Section 452(b) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76a5fb89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">“(18) </num><content>Travel by a dependent child to the United States to obtain formal secondary, undergraduate, graduate, or vocational education, if the permanent duty assignment location of the member of the uniformed services is outside the continental United States (other than in Alaska or Hawaii).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76a5fb8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">“(19) </num><content>Travel by a dependent child within the United States to obtain formal secondary, undergraduate, graduate, or vocational education, if the permanent duty assignment location of the member of the uniformed services is in Alaska or Hawaii and the school is located in a State outside of the permanent duty assignment location.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a5fb8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s451">Section 451 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (b) of this section, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a5fb8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2)(H), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clauses:<quotedContent><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a5fb8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>Transportation of a dependent child of a member of the uniformed services to the United States to obtain formal secondary, undergraduate, graduate, or vocational education, if the permanent duty assignment location of the member is outside the continental United States (other than in Alaska or Hawaii).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a5fb8e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>Transportation of a dependent child of a member of the uniformed services within the United States to obtain formal secondary, undergraduate, graduate, or vocational education, if the permanent duty assignment location of the member is in Alaska or Hawaii and the school is located in a State outside of the permanent duty assignment location.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a5fb8f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76a622a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y76a622a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>permanent duty assignment location</term>’ means—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1767">135 STAT. 1767</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a622a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the official station of a member of the uniformed services; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a622a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the residence of a dependent of a member of the uniformed services.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76a622a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>As used in subparagraph (A)(ii), the residence of a dependent who is a student not living with the member while at school is the permanent duty assignment location of the dependent student.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a622a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Dependent Transportation Incident to Ship Construction, Inactivation, and Overhauling</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a622a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s452">Section 452 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (c) of this section, is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a622a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/d/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76a622a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="20">“(20) </num><content>Subject to subsection (i), travel by a dependent to a location where a member of the uniformed services is on permanent duty aboard a ship that is overhauling, inactivating, or under construction.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a622a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/d/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a649ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Dependent Transportation Incident to Ship Construction, Inactivation, and Overhauling</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authority under subsection (a) for travel in connection with circumstances described in subsection (b)(20) shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a649bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a649bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><content>The member of the uniformed services must be permanently assigned to the ship for 31 or more consecutive days to be eligible for allowances, and the transportation allowances accrue on the 31st day and every 60 days thereafter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a649bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a649be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reimbursement.</p></sidenote><content>Transportation in kind, reimbursement for personally procured transportation, or a monetary allowance for mileage in place of the cost of transportation may be provided, in lieu of the member’s entitlement to transportation, for the member’s dependents from the location that was the home port of the ship before commencement of overhaul or inactivation to the port of overhaul or inactivation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a649bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The total reimbursement for transportation for the member’s dependents may not exceed the cost of one Government-procured commercial round-trip travel.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a649c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/d/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s451/a/2/H">Section 451(a)(2)(H) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (c) of this section, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y76a649c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>Transportation of a dependent to a location where a member of the uniformed services is on permanent duty aboard a ship that is overhauling, inactivating, or under construction.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a649c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s603/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Correction</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2784a/a/3">Section 2784a(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 474</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 452</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e36382" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s604" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="604">SEC. 604. </num><heading>REPEAL OF EXPIRING TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a670d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s604/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a670d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective December 31, 2021, <ref href="/us/usc/t37/ch8/schIII">subchapter III of chapter 8 of title 37, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a670d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s471">37 USC 471</ref> prec. 471 and note, 472, 474–474b, </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a670d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">475a–481f,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a670d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">481h–481<i>l</i>, 484,<i>488–492, 494.</i></p></sidenote> is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1768">135 STAT. 1768</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a670d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s604/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 8 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a670d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s451">37 USC 451</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to subchapter III and sections 471 through 495.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e36444" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s605" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="605">SEC. 605. </num><heading>REQUIREMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH SUSPENSION OF RETIRED PAY AND RETIREMENT ANNUITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a697ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s605/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a697eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a697ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a697ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1401">10 USC 1401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Eligibility Determination Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe in regulations a single annual eligibility determination procedure for determinations of eligibility for military retired or retainer pay and survivor annuities in connection with military service as a replacement of the current procedures in connection with the Certificate of Eligibility and Report of Existence for military retirees and annuitants.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a697ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s605/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on a process by which notifications of the death of a military retiree or annuitant may be determined with respect to the termination of eligibility for benefits.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e36476" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s606" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="606">SEC. 606. </num><heading>REPORT ON RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING AND SIZES OF MILITARY FAMILIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on whether the basic allowance for housing under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s403">section 403 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, is sufficient for the average family size of members of the Armed Forces, disaggregated by rank and military housing area.</content></section> <section id="d39579e36486" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s607" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="607">SEC. 607. </num><heading>REPORT ON CERTAIN MOVING EXPENSES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on moving expenses incurred by members of the Armed Forces and their families that exceed such expenses covered by the Joint Travel Regulations for the Uniformed Services, disaggregated by Armed Force, rank, and military housing area. In such<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a6beff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote> report, the Secretary shall examine the root causes of such expenses.</content></section> <section id="d39579e36497" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s608" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="608">SEC. 608. </num><heading>REPORT ON TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSES IN COMPETITIVE HOUSING MARKETS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the appropriateness of the maximum payment period of 10 days under subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s474a">section 474a of title 37, United States Code</ref> in highly competitive housing markets. Such report shall include how the Secretary educates members of the Armed Forces and their families about their ability to request payment under such section.</content></section> <section id="d39579e36507" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s609" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="609">SEC. 609. </num><heading>REPORT ON RENTAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76a6e610-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1769">135 STAT. 1769</page> on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the rental partnership programs of the Armed Forces. Such report shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a6e611-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s609/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the numbers and percentages of members of the Armed Forces who do not live in housing located on military installations who participate in such programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a6e612-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stA/s609/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a6e613-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a6e614-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>the recommendation of the Secretary whether Congress should establish annual funding for such programs and, if so, what in amounts.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e36533" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Bonus and Incentive Pays</heading> <section id="d39579e36538" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="611">SEC. 611. </num><heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EXPIRING BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a78255-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities Relating to Reserve Forces</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s910/g">Section 910(g) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, relating to income replacement payments for reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent mobilization for active duty service, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a78256-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Title 10 Authorities Relating to Health Care Professionals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following sections of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, are amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a78257-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 2130a(a)(1), relating to nurse officer candidate accession program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a78258-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 16302(d), relating to repayment of education loans for certain health professionals who serve in the Selected Reserve.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a78259-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities Relating to Nuclear Officers</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s333/i">Section 333(i) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a7825a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities Relating to Title 37 Consolidated Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following sections of <ref href="/us/usc/t37">title 37, United States Code</ref>, are amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a7825b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 331(h), relating to general bonus authority for enlisted members.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a7825c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 332(g), relating to general bonus authority for officers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a7825d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 334(i), relating to special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a7825e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 335(k), relating to special bonus and incentive pay authorities for officers in health professions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a7825f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 336(g), relating to contracting bonus for cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a78260-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 351(h), relating to hazardous duty pay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a78261-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 352(g), relating to assignment pay or special duty pay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a78262-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 353(i), relating to skill incentive pay or proficiency bonus.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a78263-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 355(h), relating to retention incentives for members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to high priority units.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a78264-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stB/s611/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Provide Temporary Increase in Rates of Basic Allowance for Housing</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 403(b)(7)(E) of title <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1770">135 STAT. 1770</page> 37, United States Code, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e36702" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Family and Survivor Benefits</heading> <section id="d39579e36707" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="621">SEC. 621. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PAID PARENTAL LEAVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a845b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s701">Section 701 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a845b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (i)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a845b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a845b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a member</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“a member of the armed forces described in paragraph (2) is allowed up to a total of 12 weeks of parental leave during the one-year period beginning after the following events:<clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76a845b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>The birth or adoption of a child of the member and in order to care for such child.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76a845ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The placement of a minor child with the member for adoption or long-term foster care.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76a845bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76a86ccc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="y76a86ccd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a86cce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary concerned, under uniform regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, may authorize leave described under subparagraph (A) to be taken after the one-year period described in such paragraph in the case of a member described in paragraph (2) who, except for this subparagraph, would lose unused parental leave at the end of the one-year period described in subparagraph (A) as a result of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76a86ccf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>operational requirements;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76a86cd0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>professional military education obligations; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76a86cd1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a86cd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>other circumstances that the Secretary determines reasonable and appropriate.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76a86cd3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a86cd4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>The regulations prescribed under clause (i) shall require that any leave authorized to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph (A) shall be taken within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, after cessation of the circumstances warranting the extended deadline.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a86cd5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (3), (8), and (10) and <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), and (9) as paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a86cd6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the matter preceding the em dash and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>A member who has given birth may receive medical convalescent leave in conjunction with such birth. Medical convalescent leave in excess of the leave under paragraph (1) may be authorized if such additional medical convalescent leave</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a86cd7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (1) and (4)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (1) and (3)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a86cd8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>in paragraph (5)(A), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, subject to the exceptions in paragraph (1)(B)(ii)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>shall be forfeited</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1771">135 STAT. 1771</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a86cd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>in paragraph (7)(B), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (4)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (3)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a86cda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (j) and <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (k) and (l) as subsections (j) and (k), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a86cdb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection (l):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a893ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">“(l) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a893ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A member of the armed forces who gives birth while on active duty may be required to meet body composition standards or pass a physical fitness test during the period of 12 months beginning on the date of such birth only with the approval of a health care provider employed at a military medical treatment facility and—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a893ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>at the election of such member; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a893ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the interest of national security, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a893f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a893f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s701">10 USC 701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a893f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a893f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a893f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s701">10 USC 701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations implementing the amendments made by subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a893f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a893f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s701">10 USC 701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, each Secretary of a military department shall submit, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives, a report regarding the use, during the preceding fiscal year, of leave under subsections (i) and (j) of section 701 of such title, as amended by subsection (a), disaggregated by births, adoptions, and foster placements, including the number of members of the Armed Forces who—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a893f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>used the maximum amount of primary caregiver leave; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a893f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s621/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>used leave in multiple increments.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e36969" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s622" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="622">SEC. 622. </num><heading>BEREAVEMENT LEAVE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a8bb09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s622/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s701">Section 701 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a9092a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="m">“(m)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y76a9092b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y76a9092c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a9092d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, a member of the armed forces described in subparagraph (B) is allowed up to two weeks of leave to be used in connection with the death of an immediate family member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a9092e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a9092f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Subparagraph (A) applies to the following members:</chapeau><level class="fontsize10" id="y76a90930-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A member on active duty.</content></level> <level class="fontsize10" id="y76a90931-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A member of a reserve component performing active Guard and Reserve duty.</content></level> <level class="fontsize10" id="y76a90932-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A member of a reserve component subject to an active duty recall or mobilization order in excess of 12 months.</content></level> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a90933-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a90934-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Under the regulations prescribed for purposes of this subsection, a member taking leave under paragraph (1) shall not have his or her leave account reduced as a result of taking such leave if such member’s accrued leave is fewer than 30 days. Members with 30 or more days of accrued leave shall be charged for bereavement leave until such point that the member’s accrued leave is less than 30 days. Any remaining bereavement leave taken by such member in accordance with paragraph (1) after such point shall not be chargeable to the member.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1772">135 STAT. 1772</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a90935-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a90936-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>immediate family member</term>’, with respect to a member of the armed forces, means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a90937-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the member’s spouse; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a90938-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a child of the member.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a90939-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s622/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a9093a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s701">10 USC 701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e37076" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s623" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="623">SEC. 623. </num><heading>TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL AND MEMORIAL SERVICES OF MEMBERS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76a9304b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s452/b">Section 452(b) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a9304c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">“(18) </num><content>Presence of family members at the funeral and memorial services of members.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e37100" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s624" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="624">SEC. 624. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR IN-HOME CHILD CARE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76a9575d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 589(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a9575e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1791">10 USC 1791 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a9575f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s624/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76a95760-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s624/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76a95761-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a95762-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary may carry out the pilot program at other locations the Secretary determines appropriate.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e37148" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="625">SEC. 625. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76a95763-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1784">10 USC 1784 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR SPOUSES OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES AT LOCATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aa8fe4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aa8fe5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using the authority under subsection (b) to hire spouses of members of the uniformed services at locations outside the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aa8fe6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aa8fe7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the pilot program under this section, the Secretary may appoint, without regard to the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/ch33/schI">subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code</ref> (other than sections 3303 and 3328 of such chapter), a spouse of a member of the uniformed services stationed at a duty location outside the United States to a position described in subsection (c) if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8fe8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the spouse has been authorized to accompany the member to the duty location at Government expense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8fe9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the duty location is within reasonable commuting distance, as determined by the Secretary concerned, of the location of the position.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aa8fea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Position Described</inline>.—</heading><content>A position described in this subsection is a competitive service position within the Department of Defense that is located outside the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aa8feb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Term of Appointment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8fec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An appointment made under this section shall be for a term not exceeding two years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8fed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Renewal</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may renew an appointment made under this section for not more than two additional terms, each not exceeding two years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8fee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>An appointment made under this section shall terminate on the date on which the member of the uniformed services relocates back to the United States in connection with a permanent change of station.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1773">135 STAT. 1773</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aa8fef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Travel and Transportation Allowances</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize additional travel or transportation allowances in connection with an appointment made under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aa8ff0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Law</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section may be construed to interfere with—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8ff1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the authority of the President under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3304">section 3304 of title 5, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8ff2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the authority of the President under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1784">section 1784 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8ff3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the ability of the head of an agency to make noncompetitive appointments pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3330d">section 3330d of title 5, United States Code</ref>; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8ff4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/f/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>any obligation under any applicable treaty, status of forces agreement, or other international agreement between the United States Government and the government of the country in which the position is located.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aa8ff5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8ff6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8ff7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The number of individuals appointed under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8ff8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The position series and grade to which each individual described in subparagraph (A) was appointed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8ff9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/g/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Demographic data on the individuals described in subparagraph (A), including with respect to race, gender, age, and education level attained.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8ffa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/g/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aa8ffb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>Data on the members of the uniformed services whose spouses have been appointed under this section, including the rank of each such member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8ffc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/g/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aa8ffd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aa8ffe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate relating to continuing or expanding the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa8fff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a final report setting forth the information under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aa9000-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program under this section shall terminate on December 31, 2026.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aa9001-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa9002-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/i/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa9003-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/i/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa9004-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/i/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa9005-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/i/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary concerned</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>”—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa9006-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/i/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a/9">section 101(a)(9) of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa9007-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/i/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76aa9008-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/i/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to matters concerning the commissioned officer corps of <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1774">135 STAT. 1774</page> the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76aa9009-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/i/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Secretary of Health and Human Services, with respect to matters concerning the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa900a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/i/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uniformed services</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>uniformed services</term>” has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a/5">section 101(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aa900b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s625/i/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United states</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>United States</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a/1">section 101(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e37454" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="626">SEC. 626. </num><heading>CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: REFORM; ESTABLISHMENT OF WORKING GROUP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aba17c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Casualty Assistance Reform Working Group</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba17d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aba17e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a working group to be known as the “Casualty Assistance Reform Working Group” (in this section referred to as the “Working Group”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba17f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Working Group shall perform the following duties:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba180-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Create standards and training for CAOs across the military departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba181-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Explore the possibility of establishing a unique badge designation for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76aba182-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>CAOs who have performed CAO duty more than five times; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76aba183-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>professional CAOs.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba184-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Examine the current workflow of casualty affairs support across the military departments, including administrative processes and survivor engagements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba185-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Perform a gap analysis and solution document that clearly identifies and prioritizes critical changes to modernize and professionalize the casualty experience for survivors.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba186-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Review the organization of the Office of Casualty, Mortuary Affairs and Military Funeral Honors to ensure it is positioned to coordinate policy and assist in all matters under its jurisdiction, across the Armed Forces, including any potential intersections with the Defense Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Accounting Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba187-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><chapeau>Explore the establishment of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76aba188-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/F/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>an annual meeting, led by the Secretary of Defense, with gold star families; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76aba189-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a surviving and gold star family leadership council.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba18a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Recommend improvements to the family notification process of Arlington National Cemetery.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba18b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Explore the redesign of the Days Ahead Binder, including creating an electronic version.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba18c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Consider the expansion of the DD Form 93 to include more details regarding the last wishes of the deceased member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba18d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>Assess coordination between the Department of Defense and the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1775">135 STAT. 1775</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba18e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The membership of the Working Group shall be composed of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba18f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, who shall serve as Chair of the Working Group.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba190-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>At least one person furnished with a gold star lapel button under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1126">section 1126 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, by each Secretary of a military department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba191-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aba192-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p></sidenote><content>Other members of the Armed Forces or civilian employees of the Department of Defense, appointed by the Secretary of Defense, based on knowledge of, and experience with, matters described in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba193-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aba194-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aba195-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aba196-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2022, the Working Group shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report containing the determinations and recommendations of the Working Group.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aba197-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Working Group shall terminate upon submission of the report under paragraph (4).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aba198-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aba199-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aba19a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than November 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the results of a review and assessment of the casualty assistance officer program, including the report of the Working Group.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aba19b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aba19c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aba19d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aba19e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aba19f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76aba1a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Certain Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall publish an interim rule that establishes standard definitions, for use across the military departments, of the terms “gold star family” and “gold star survivor”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76aba1a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stC/s626/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">CAO Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>CAO</term>” means a casualty assistance officer of the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e37665" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Defense Resale Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e37670" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stD/s631" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="631">SEC. 631. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, IMPROVEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMISSARY STORES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76abc7b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2484/h">Section 2484(h) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76abc7b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stD/s631/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76abc7b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Amounts made available for any purpose set forth in paragraph (1) pursuant to an agreement with a host nation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76abc7b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>Amounts appropriated for repair or reconstruction of a commissary store in response to a disaster or emergency.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76abc7b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stD/s631/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76abeec7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>Revenues made available under paragraph (5) for the purposes set forth in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) may be supplemented with additional funds derived from—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76abeec8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>improved management practices implemented pursuant to sections 2481(c)(3), 2485(b), and 2487(c) of this title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76abeec9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the variable pricing program implemented pursuant to subsection (i).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1776">135 STAT. 1776</page></content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e37733" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits</heading> <section id="d39579e37738" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stE/s641" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="641">SEC. 641. </num><heading>ALEXANDER LOFGREN VETERANS IN PARKS PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76ac3cea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 805 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (<ref href="/us/pl/108/447">Public Law 108–447</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/118/3385">118 Stat. 3385</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t16/s6804">16 U.S.C. 6804</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ac3ceb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stE/s641/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>age and disability discounted</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>age discount and lifetime</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ac3cec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stE/s641/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ac3ced-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stE/s641/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Discounted</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Free and Discounted</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ac3cee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stE/s641/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ac3cef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stE/s641/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Disability discount</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Lifetime passes</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ac3cf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stE/s641/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76ac6401-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Any veteran who provides adequate proof of military service as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76ac6402-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Any member of a Gold Star Family who meets the eligibility requirements of section 3.2 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36 (or a successor instruction).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ac6403-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stE/s641/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ac6404-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stE/s641/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Gold star families parks pass</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Annual passes</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ac6405-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVI/stE/s641/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>members of</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end of the sentence and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who provide adequate proof of eligibility for such pass as determined by the Secretary.</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading>HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="title" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>TITLE VII—</designator> <label>HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 701. </designator> <label>Eating disorders treatment for certain members of the Armed Forces and dependents.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 702. </designator> <label>Addition of preconception and prenatal carrier screening coverage as benefits under TRICARE program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 703. </designator> <label>Revisions to TRICARE provider networks.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 704. </designator> <label>Self-initiated referral process for mental health evaluations of members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 705. </designator> <label>Modifications to pilot program on health care assistance system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 706. </designator> <label>Modification of pilot program on receipt of non-generic prescription maintenance medications under TRICARE pharmacy benefits program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 707. </designator> <label>Improvement of postpartum care for members of the Armed Forces and dependents.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Health Care Administration</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 711. </designator> <label>Modification of certain Defense Health Agency organization requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 712. </designator> <label>Requirement for consultations relating to military medical research and Defense Health Agency Research and Development.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 713. </designator> <label>Authorization of program to prevent fraud and abuse in the military health system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 714. </designator> <label>Authority of Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into agreements for planning, design, and construction of facilities to be operated as shared medical facilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 715. </designator> <label>Extension of authority for Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1777">135 STAT. 1777</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 716. </designator> <label>Establishment of Department of Defense system to track and record information on vaccine administration.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 717. </designator> <label>Exemption from required physical examination and mental health assessment for certain members of the reserve components.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 718. </designator> <label>Authorization of provision of instruction at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences to certain Federal employees.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 719. </designator> <label>Removal of requirement for one year of participation in certain medical and lifestyle incentive programs of the Department of Defense to receive benefits under such programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 720. </designator> <label>Department of Defense standards for exemptions from mandatory COVID–19 vaccines.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 721. </designator> <label>Establishment of centers of excellence for enhanced treatment of ocular injuries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 722. </designator> <label>Implementation of integrated product for management of population health across military health system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 723. </designator> <label>Digital health strategy of Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 724. </designator> <label>Development and update of certain policies relating to military health system and integrated medical operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 725. </designator> <label>Mandatory training on health effects of burn pits.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 726. </designator> <label>Standardization of definitions used by the Department of Defense for terms related to suicide.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Reports and Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 731. </designator> <label>Modifications and reports related to military medical manning and medical billets.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 732. </designator> <label>Access by United States Government employees and their family members to certain facilities of Department of Defense for assessment and treatment of anomalous health conditions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 733. </designator> <label>Pilot program on cardiac screening at certain military service academies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 734. </designator> <label>Pilot program on assistance for mental health appointment scheduling at military medical treatment facilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 735. </designator> <label>Prohibition on availability of funds for certain research connected to China.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 736. </designator> <label>Limitation on certain discharges solely on the basis of failure to obey lawful order to receive COVID–19 vaccine.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 737. </designator> <label>Independent analysis of Department of Defense Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 738. </designator> <label>Independent review of suicide prevention and response at military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 739. </designator> <label>Feasibility and advisability study on establishment of aeromedical squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 740. </designator> <label>Study on incidence of breast cancer among members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 741. </designator> <label>GAO biennial study on Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 742. </designator> <label>Comptroller General study on implementation by Department of Defense of recent statutory requirements to reform the military health system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 743. </designator> <label>Study to determine need for a joint fund for Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 744. </designator> <label>Briefing on domestic production of critical active pharmaceutical ingredients for national security purposes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 745. </designator> <label>Briefing on substance abuse in the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d39579e38096" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits</heading> <section id="d39579e38101" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="701">SEC. 701. </num><heading>EATING DISORDERS TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPENDENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ad4e66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eating Disorders Treatment for Certain Dependents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1079">Section 1079 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ad4e67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76ad4e68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">“(18) </num><content>Treatment for eating disorders may be provided in accordance with subsection (r).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ad4e69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ad757a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="r">“(r)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y76ad757b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The provision of health care services for an eating disorder under subsection (a)(18) may include the following services:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1778">135 STAT. 1778</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ad757c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Outpatient services for in-person or telehealth care, including partial hospitalization services and intensive outpatient services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ad757d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Inpatient services, which shall include residential services only if medically indicated for treatment of a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ad757e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A dependent provided health care services for an eating disorder under subsection (a)(18) shall be provided such services without regard to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ad757f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the age of the dependent, except with respect to residential services under paragraph (1)(B), which may be provided only to a dependent who is not eligible for hospital insurance benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1395c/etseq">42 U.S.C. 1395c et seq.</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ad7580-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>except as otherwise specified in paragraph (1)(B), whether the eating disorder is the primary or secondary diagnosis of the dependent.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ad7581-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ad7582-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>eating disorder</term>’ has the meaning given the term ‘<term>feeding and eating disorders</term>’ in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (or successor edition), published by the American Psychiatric Association.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ad7583-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation With Respect to Retirees</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ad7584-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1086/a">Section 1086(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and (except as provided in subsection (i)) treatments for eating disorders</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>eye examinations</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ad7585-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ad9c96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>If, prior to October 1, 2022, a category of persons covered by this section was eligible to receive a specific type of treatment for eating disorders under a plan contracted for under subsection (a), the general prohibition on the provision of treatments for eating disorders specified in such subsection shall not apply with respect to the provision of the specific type of treatment to such category of persons.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ad9c97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification and Treatment of Eating Disorders for Members of the Armed Forces</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ad9c98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch55">Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ad9c99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> section 1090a as section 1090b; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ad9c9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 1090 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76adc3ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="1090a">“§ 1090a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76adc3ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1090a">10 USC 1090a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Identifying and treating eating disorders.</heading><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76adc3ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76adc3ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76adc3af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification, Treatment, and Rehabilitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, shall prescribe regulations, implement procedures using each practical and available method, and provide necessary facilities to identify, treat, and rehabilitate members of the armed forces who have an eating disorder.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76adc3b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76adc3b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition. </p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Facilities Available</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76adc3b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>necessary facilities</term>’ includes facilities that provide the services specified in section 1079(r)(1) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76adc3b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Consistent with section 1079(r)(1)(B) of this title, residential services shall be provided to a member pursuant to this section only if the member has a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1779">135 STAT. 1779</page> and treatment at such facility is medically indicated for treatment of that eating disorder.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76adc3b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eating Disorder Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>eating disorder</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 1079(r) of this title.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76adc3b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch55">chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code</ref><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76adc3b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1090a and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new items:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1090a. </designator> <label>Identifying and treating eating disorders.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1090b. </designator> <label>Commanding officer and supervisor referrals of members for mental health evaluations.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76adc3b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s701/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76adc3b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1079">10 USC 1079 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e38400" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s702" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="702">SEC. 702. </num><heading>ADDITION OF PRECONCEPTION AND PRENATAL CARRIER SCREENING COVERAGE AS BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE PROGRAM.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76adc3b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1079/a">Section 1079(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 701, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76adeaca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">“(19) </num><chapeau>Preconception and prenatal carrier screening tests shall be provided to eligible covered beneficiaries, with a limit per beneficiary of one test per condition per lifetime, for the following conditions:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76adeacb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Cystic Fibrosis.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76adeacc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Spinal Muscular Atrophy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76adeacd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Fragile X Syndrome.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76adeace-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Tay-Sachs Disease.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76adeacf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Hemoglobinopathies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76adead0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Conditions linked with Ashkenazi Jewish descent.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e38452" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s703" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="703">SEC. 703. </num><heading>REVISIONS TO TRICARE PROVIDER NETWORKS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ae38f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s703/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">TRICARE Select</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1075">Section 1075 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ae38f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s703/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (h) as subsection (i); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ae38f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s703/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (g) the following new subsection (h):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ae6004-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Multiple Networks in the Same Geographic Area</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76ae6005-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary may establish a system of multiple networks of providers under TRICARE Select in the same geographic area or areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ae6006-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Under a system established under paragraph (1), the Secretary may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ae6007-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ae6008-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>require a covered beneficiary enrolling in TRICARE Select to enroll in a specific provider network established pursuant to such system, in which case any provider not in that specific provider network shall be deemed an out-of-network provider with respect to the covered beneficiary (regardless of whether the provider is in a different TRICARE Select provider network) for purposes of this section or any other provision of law limiting the coverage or provision of health care services to those provided by network providers under the TRICARE program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ae6009-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>include beneficiaries covered by subsection (c)(2).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ae600a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s703/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">TRICARE Prime</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1097a of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ae600b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s703/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (e) as subsection (f); and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1780">135 STAT. 1780</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ae600c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s703/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ae871d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Multiple Networks in the Same Geographic Area</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76ae871e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary may establish a system of multiple networks of providers under TRICARE Prime in the same geographic area or areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ae871f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ae8720-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>Under a system established under paragraph (1), the Secretary may require a covered beneficiary enrolling in TRICARE Prime to enroll in a specific provider network established pursuant to such system, in which case any provider not in that specific provider network shall be deemed an out-of-network provider with respect to the covered beneficiary (regardless of whether the provider is in a different TRICARE Prime provider network) for purposes of this section or any other provision of law limiting the coverage or provision of health care services to those provided by network providers under the TRICARE program.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e38579" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s704" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="704">SEC. 704. </num><heading>SELF-INITIATED REFERRAL PROCESS FOR MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76aed541-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1090a">Section 1090a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aed542-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s704/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or is required to make such a referral pursuant to the process described in subsection (e)(1)(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>mental health evaluation</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aed543-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s704/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (e) as subsection (g); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76aed544-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s704/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (d) the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76af2365-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Self-initiated Referral Process</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76af2366-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The regulations required by subsection (a) shall, with respect to a member of the armed forces—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76af2367-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>provide for a self-initiated process that enables the member to trigger a referral for a mental health evaluation by requesting such a referral from a commanding officer or supervisor who is in a grade above E-5;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76af2368-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>ensure the function of the process described in subparagraph (A) by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76af2369-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76af236a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p></sidenote><content>requiring the commanding officer or supervisor of the member to refer the member to a mental health provider for a mental health evaluation as soon as practicable following the request of the member (including by providing to the mental health provider the name and contact information of the member and providing to the member the date, time, and place of the scheduled mental health evaluation); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76af236b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>ensure the member may request a referral pursuant to subparagraph (A) on any basis (including on the basis of a concern relating to fitness for duty, occupational requirements, safety issues, significant changes in performance, or behavioral changes that may be attributable to possible changes in mental status); and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76af236c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>ensure that the process described in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76af236d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>reduces stigma in accordance with subsection (b), including by treating referrals for mental health evaluations made pursuant to such process in a manner similar to referrals for other medical services, to the maximum extent practicable; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1781">135 STAT. 1781</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76af236e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>protects the confidentiality of the member to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with requirements for the confidentiality of health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/191">Public Law 104–191</ref>) and applicable privacy laws.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76af236f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>In making a referral for an evaluation of a member of the armed forces triggered by a request made pursuant to the process described in paragraph (1)(A), if the member has made such a request on the basis of a concern that the member is a potential or imminent danger to self or others, the commanding officer or supervisor of the member shall observe the following principles:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76af2370-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76af2371-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>With respect to safety, if the commander or supervisor determines the member is exhibiting dangerous behavior, the first priority of the commander or supervisor shall be to ensure that precautions are taken to protect the safety of the member, and others, prior to the arrival of the member at the location of the evaluation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76af2372-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>With respect to communication, prior to such arrival, the commander or supervisor shall communicate to the provider to which the member is being referred (in a manner and to an extent consistent with paragraph (1)(C)(ii)), information on the circumstances and observations that led to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76af2373-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the member requesting the referral; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76af2374-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the commander or supervisor making such referral based on the request.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76af2375-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Training Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>On an annual basis, each Secretary concerned shall provide to the members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of such Secretary a training on how to recognize personnel who may require mental health evaluations on the basis of the individual being an imminent danger to self or others, as demonstrated by the behavior or apparent mental state of the individual.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e38717" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s705" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="705">SEC. 705. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO PILOT PROGRAM ON HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76af7196-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 731(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1075">10 U.S.C. 1075 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76af7197-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s705/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 1, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>November 1, 2022</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76af7198-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s705/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76af7199-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s705/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76af719a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s705/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76af719b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>input from covered beneficiaries who have participated in the pilot program regarding their satisfaction with, and any benefits attained from, such participation.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e38782" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s706" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="706">SEC. 706. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF PILOT PROGRAM ON RECEIPT OF NON-GENERIC PRESCRIPTION MAINTENANCE MEDICATIONS UNDER TRICARE PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76afbfbc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 706 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76afbfbd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s706/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may carry out</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall carry out</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1782">135 STAT. 1782</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76afbfbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s706/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1, 2022</quotedText>”;<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074g">10 USC 1074g note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76afbfbf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s706/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76afbfc0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s706/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76afbfc1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under subsection (a)(1), reimbursement of retail pharmacies for medication under the pilot program may not exceed the amount of reimbursement paid to the national mail-order pharmacy program under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074g">section 1074g of title 10, United States Code</ref>, for the same medication, after consideration of all manufacturer discounts, refunds, rebates, pharmacy transaction fees, and other costs.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76afbfc2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s706/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f), as redesignated by paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76afbfc3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s706/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (1) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraph (1):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76afe6d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76afe6d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the implementation of the pilot program under subsection (a)(1) or on the determination of the Secretary under subsection (a)(2) that the Secretary is not permitted to carry out the pilot program.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76afe6d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s706/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1, 2024</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1, 2025</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e38903" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s707" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="707">SEC. 707. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76afe6d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76afe6d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPROVEMENT OF POSTPARTUM CARE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPENDENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b05c09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s707/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clinical Practice Guidelines for Postpartum Care in Military Medical Treatment Facilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish clinical practice guidelines for the provision of postpartum care in military medical treatment facilities. Such guidelines shall take into account the recommendations of established professional medical associations and address the following matters:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b05c0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s707/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b05c0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>Postpartum mental health assessments, including the appropriate intervals for furnishing such assessments and screening questions for such assessments (including questions relating to postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b05c0c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s707/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b05c0d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b05c0e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultations.</p></sidenote><content>Pelvic health evaluation and treatment, including the appropriate timing for furnishing a medical evaluation for pelvic health, considerations for providing consultations for physical therapy for pelvic health (including pelvic floor health), and the appropriate use of telehealth services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b05c0f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s707/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Pelvic health rehabilitation services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b05c10-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s707/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Obstetric hemorrhage treatment, including through the use of pathogen reduced resuscitative products.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b05c11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s707/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy on Scheduling of Appointments for Postpartum Health Care Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b05c12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s707/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a policy for the scheduling of appointments for postpartum health care services in military medical treatment facilities. In developing the policy, the Secretary shall consider the extent <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1783">135 STAT. 1783</page> to which it is appropriate to facilitate concurrent scheduling of appointments for postpartum care with appointments for well-baby care.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b05c13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s707/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b05c14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot program authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may carry out a pilot program in one or more military medical treatment facilities to evaluate the effect of concurrent scheduling, to the degree clinically appropriate, of the appointments specified in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b05c15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s707/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy on Postpartum Physical Fitness Tests and Body Composition Assessments</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a policy, which shall be standardized across each Armed Force to the extent practicable, for the time periods after giving birth that a member of the Armed Forces (including the reserve components) may be excused from, or provided an alternative to, a physical fitness test or a body composition assessment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b05c16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stA/s707/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the implementation of the requirements under this section.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e39004" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Health Care Administration</heading> <section id="d39579e39009" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s711" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="711">SEC. 711. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c/c/5">Section 1073c(c)(5) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (1) through (4)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (3) or (4)</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e39028" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s712" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="712">SEC. 712. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR CONSULTATIONS RELATING TO MILITARY MEDICAL RESEARCH AND DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b0aa37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultations Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c">Section 1073c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 711, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b0aa38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (g) and (h), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b0aa39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b0aa3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b0aa3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b0aa3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultations on Medical Research of Military Departments</inline>.—</heading><content>In establishing the Defense Health Agency Research and Development pursuant to subsection (e)(1), and on a basis that is not less frequent than semiannually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out recurring consultations with each military department regarding the plans and requirements for military medical research organizations and activities of the military department.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b0aa3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s712/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b0aa3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b0aa3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c">10 USC 1073c note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Consultations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that consultations are carried out under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c/f">section 1073c(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)), to include the plans of each military department to ensure a comprehensive transition of any military medical research organizations of the military department with respect to the establishment of the Defense Health Agency Research and Development.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1784">135 STAT. 1784</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b0aa40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s712/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Initial Consultations</inline>.—</heading><content>Initial consultations shall be carried out under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c/f">section 1073c(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)), with each military department by not later than March 1, 2022.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e39114" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s713" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="713">SEC. 713. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAM TO PREVENT FRAUD AND ABUSE IN THE MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b0f861-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s713/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch55">Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 1073e the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76b14682-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="1073f">“§ 1073f.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b14683-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073f">10 USC 1073f</ref>.</p></sidenote>Health care fraud and abuse prevention program</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b14684-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Authorized</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76b14685-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may carry out a program under this section to prevent and remedy fraud and abuse in the health care programs of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b14686-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>At the discretion of the Secretary, such program may be administered jointly by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense and the Director of the Defense Health Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b14687-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>In carrying out such program, the authorities granted to the Secretary of Defense and the Inspector General of the Department of Defense under section 1128A(m) of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1320a–7a/m">42 U.S.C. 1320a–7a(m)</ref>) shall be available to the Secretary and the Inspector General.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b14688-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Monetary Penalties</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76b14689-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b1468a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the provisions of section 1128A of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1320a–7a">42 U.S.C. 1320a–7a</ref>) shall apply with respect to any civil monetary penalty imposed in carrying out the program authorized under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b1468b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Consistent with section 1079a of this title, amounts recovered in connection with any such civil monetary penalty imposed—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b1468c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall be credited to appropriations available as of the time of the collection for expenses of the health care program of the Department of Defense affected by the fraud and abuse for which such penalty was imposed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b1468d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>may be used to support the administration of the program authorized under subsection (a), including to support any interagency agreements entered into under subsection (d).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b1468e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b1468f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may enter into agreements with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Attorney General, or the heads of other Federal agencies, for the effective and efficient implementation of the program authorized under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b14690-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Joint administration of the program authorized under subsection (a) may not be construed as limiting the authority of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense under any other provision of law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b14691-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fraud and Abuse Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>fraud and abuse</term>’ means any conduct specified in subsection (a) or (b) of section 1128A of the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1320a–7a">42 U.S.C. 1320a–7a</ref>).”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b14692-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b14693-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 1073e the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1073f. </designator> <label>Health care fraud and abuse prevention program.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1785">135 STAT. 1785</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e39280" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s714" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="714">SEC. 714. </num><heading>AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AND SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES TO BE OPERATED AS SHARED MEDICAL FACILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b1e2d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s714/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Secretary of Defense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b1e2d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s714/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch55">Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 1104 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76b25806-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="1104a">“§ 1104a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b25807-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1104a">10 USC 1104a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Shared medical facilities with Department of Veterans Affairs</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b25808-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b25809-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>Secretary of Defense may enter into agreements with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the planning, design, and construction of facilities to be operated as shared medical facilities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b2580a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Funds by Secretary of Defense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76b2580b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may transfer to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs amounts as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b2580c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>For the construction of a shared medical facility, amounts not in excess of the amount authorized under subsection (a)(2) of section 2805 of this title, if—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76b2580d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the amount of the share of the Department of Defense for the estimated cost of the project does not exceed the amount authorized under such subsection; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76b2580e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the other requirements of such section have been met with respect to funds identified for transfer.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b2580f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>For the planning, design, and construction of space for a shared medical facility, amounts appropriated for the Defense Health Program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b25810-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The authority to transfer funds under this section is in addition to any other authority to transfer funds available to the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b25811-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Section 2215 of this title does not apply to a transfer of funds under this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b25812-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Funds to Secretary of Defense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76b25813-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Any amount transferred to the Secretary of Defense by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for necessary expenses for the planning, design, and construction of a shared medical facility, if the amount of the share of the Department of Defense for the cost of such project does not exceed the amount specified in section 2805(a)(2) of this title, may be credited to accounts of the Department of Defense available for the construction of a shared medical facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b25814-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Any amount transferred to the Secretary of Defense by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of the planning and design of space for a shared medical facility may be credited to accounts of the Department of Defense available for such purposes, and may be used for such purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b25815-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Using accounts credited with transfers from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may carry out unspecified minor military construction projects, if the share of the Department of Defense for the cost of such project does not exceed the amount specified in section 2805(a)(2) of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b25816-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Merger of Amounts Transferred</inline>.—</heading><content>Any amount transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under subsection (b) and any amount transferred to the Secretary of Defense under subsection (c) shall be merged with and available for the same <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1786">135 STAT. 1786</page> purposes and the same period as the appropriation or fund to which transferred.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b25817-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriation in Advance</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts may be transferred pursuant to the authority under this section only to the extent and in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations Acts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b25818-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Shared Medical Facility Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>shared medical facility</term>’—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b25819-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>means a building or buildings, or a campus, intended to be used by both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense for the provision of health care services, whether under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Secretary of Defense, and whether or not located on a military installation or on real property under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b2581a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>includes any necessary building and auxiliary structure, garage, parking facility, mechanical equipment, abutting and covered sidewalks, and accommodations for attending personnel.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b2581b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s714/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b2581c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 1104 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1104a. </designator> <label>Shared medical facilities with Department of Veterans Affairs.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b2581d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Secretary of Veterans Affairs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b2581e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch81">Chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 8111A the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76b2cd4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="8111B">“§ 8111B.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b2cd50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8111B">38 USC 8111B</ref>.</p></sidenote> Shared medical facilities with Department of Defense</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b2cd51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b2cd52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may enter into agreements with the Secretary of Defense for the planning, design, and construction of facilities to be operated as shared medical facilities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b2cd53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Funds by Secretary of Veterans Affairs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76b2cd54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may transfer to the Department of Defense amounts appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs for ‘Construction, minor projects’ for use for the planning, design, or construction of a shared medical facility if the estimated share of the project costs of the Department of Veterans Affairs does not exceed the amount specified in section 8104(a)(3)(A) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b2cd55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may transfer to the Department of Defense amounts appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs for ‘Construction, major projects’ for use for the planning, design, or construction of a shared medical facility if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b2cd56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the estimated share of the project costs of the Department of Veterans Affairs exceeds the amount specified in section 8104(a)(3)(A) of this title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b2cd57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the other requirements of section 8104 of this title have been met with respect to amounts identified for transfer.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b2cd58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Funds to Secretary of Veterans Affairs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76b2cd59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Any amount transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by the Secretary of Defense for necessary expenses for the planning, design, or construction of a shared medical facility, if the estimated share of the project costs of the Department of <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1787">135 STAT. 1787</page> Veterans Affairs does not exceed the amount specified in section 8104(a)(3)(A) of this title, may be credited to the ‘Construction, minor projects’ account of the Department of Veterans Affairs and used for the necessary expenses of constructing such shared medical facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b2cd5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Any amount transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by the Secretary of Defense for necessary expenses for the planning, design, or construction of a shared medical facility, if the estimated share of the project costs of the Department of Veterans Affairs exceeds the amount specified in section 8104(a)(3)(A) of this title, may be credited to the ‘Construction, major projects’ account of the Department of Veterans Affairs and used for the necessary expenses of constructing such shared medical facility if the other requirements of section 8104 of this title have been met with respect to amounts identified for transfer.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b2cd5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Merger of Amounts Transferred</inline>.—</heading><content>Any amount transferred to the Secretary of Defense under subsection (b) and any amount transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under subsection (c) shall be merged with and available for the same purposes and the same period as the appropriation or fund to which transferred.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b2cd5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriation in Advance</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts may be transferred pursuant to the authority under this section only to the extent and in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations Acts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b2cd5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Shared Medical Facility Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>shared medical facility</term>’—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b2cd5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>means a building or buildings, or a campus, intended to be used by both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense for the provision of health care services, whether under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Secretary of Defense, and whether or not located on a military installation or on real property under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b2cd5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>includes any necessary building and auxiliary structure, garage, parking facility, mechanical equipment, abutting and covered sidewalks, and accommodations for attending personnel.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b2cd60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s714/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b2cd61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8010">38 USC 8010</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 8111A the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8111B. </designator> <label>Shared medical facilities with Department of Defense.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e39648" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s715" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="715">SEC. 715. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR JOINT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITY DEMONSTRATION FUND.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76b2f472-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1704(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/123/2567">123 Stat. 2567</ref>), as most recently amended by section 743 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b2f473-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3708">134 Stat. 3708</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2023</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1788">135 STAT. 1788</page></content></section> <section id="d39579e39683" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="716">SEC. 716. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SYSTEM TO TRACK AND RECORD INFORMATION ON VACCINE ADMINISTRATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b3b7c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1110">Section 1110 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b3b7c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (a) and (b) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b3b7c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the heading the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b405e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Overall System to Track and Record Vaccine Information</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76b405e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b405e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b405ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the Defense Health Agency and in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall establish a system to track and record the following information:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Each vaccine administered by a health care provider of the Department of Defense to a member of an armed force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Any adverse reaction of the member related to such vaccine.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Each refusal by such a member of any vaccine that is being so administered, including vaccines licensed by the Food and Drug Administration under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s262">42 U.S.C. 262</ref>) and vaccines otherwise approved or authorized.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Each refusal by such a member of a vaccine on the basis that the vaccine is being administered by a health care provider of the Department pursuant to an emergency use authorization granted by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t21/s360bbb–3">21 U.S.C. 360bbb–3</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Each refusal by such a member of an investigational new drug or a drug unapproved for its applied use that is being administered pursuant to a request or requirement of the Secretary of Defense and with respect to which the President has granted a waiver of the prior consent requirement pursuant to section 1107(f)(1) of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b405f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b405f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><content>any electronic health record maintained by the Secretary for a member of an armed force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department is updated with the information specified in such paragraph with respect to the member;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b405f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>any collection, storage, or use of such information is conducted through means involving such cyber protections as the Secretary determines necessary to safeguard the personal information of the member; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the system established under such paragraph is interoperable and compatible with the electronic health record system known as ‘MHS GENESIS’, or such successor system.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b405f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Anthrax vaccine immunization program; procedures for exemptions and monitoring reactions</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>System for tracking and recording vaccine information; anthrax vaccine immunization program</b></quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1789">135 STAT. 1789</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b), as redesignated by subsection (a)(1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">From Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program</headingText></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Exemptions</headingText></quotedText>” ; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b405fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in the heading of subsection (c), as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">to Anthrax Vaccine</headingText></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Reactions</headingText></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b405fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch55">chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b405fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1110 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1110. </designator> <label>System for tracking and recording vaccine information; anthrax vaccine immunization program.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b405fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b405ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1110">10 USC 1110 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Establishment of System</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish the system under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1110">section 1110 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), by not later than January 1, 2023.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b40600-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the administration of vaccines to members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department and on the status of establishing the system under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1110/a">section 1110(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)). Such report shall include information on the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b40601-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The process by which such members receive vaccines, and the process by which the Secretary tracks, records, and reports on, vaccines received by such members (including with respect to any transfers by a non-Department provider to the Department of vaccination records or other medical information of the member related to the administration of vaccines by the non-Department provider).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b40602-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The storage of information related to the administration of vaccines in the electronic health records of such members, and the cyber protections involved in such storage, as required under such <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1110/a/2">section 1110(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b40603-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The general process by which medical information of beneficiaries under the TRICARE program is collected, tracked, and recorded, including the process by which medical information from providers contracted by the Department or from a State or local department of health is transferred to the Department and associated with records maintained by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b40604-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b40605-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b40606-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Any gaps or challenges relating to the vaccine administration process of the Department and any legislative or budgetary recommendations to address such gaps or challenges.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b40607-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b40608-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>military departments</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b40609-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s716/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>TRICARE program</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 1072 of such title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e39999" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s717" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="717">SEC. 717. </num><heading>EXEMPTION FROM REQUIRED PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76b42d1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1145/a/5">Section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code</ref> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1790">135 STAT. 1790</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b42d1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s717/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Except as provided in subparagraph (D), the Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b42d1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s717/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b42d1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The requirement for a physical examination and mental health assessment under subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to a member of a reserve component described in paragraph (2)(B) unless the member is retiring, or being discharged or dismissed, from the armed forces.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e40042" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s718" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="718">SEC. 718. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF PROVISION OF INSTRUCTION AT UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES TO CERTAIN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76b47b3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2114/h">Section 2114(h) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b47b3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s718/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b47b40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s718/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b4a151-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y76b4a152-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A covered employee whose employment or service with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Public Health Service, or Coast Guard (as applicable) is in a position relevant to national security or health sciences may receive instruction at the University within the scope of such employment or service.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b4a153-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b4a154-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reimbursement.</p></sidenote><content>If a covered employee receives instruction at the University pursuant to subparagraph (A), the head of the Federal agency concerned shall reimburse the University for the cost of providing such instruction to the covered employee. Amounts received by the University under this subparagraph shall be retained by the University to defray the costs of such instruction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b4a155-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b4a156-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>Notwithstanding subsections (b) through (e) and subsection (i), the head of the Federal agency concerned shall determine the service obligations of the covered employee receiving instruction at the University pursuant to subparagraph (A) in accordance with applicable law.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b4a157-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b4a158-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this paragraph—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76b4a159-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the term ‘<term>covered employee</term>’ means an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a civilian employee of the Public Health Service, a member of the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service, a member of the Coast Guard, or a civilian employee of the Coast Guard; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76b4a15a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the term ‘<term>head of the Federal agency concerned</term>’ means the head of the Federal agency that employs, or has jurisdiction over the uniformed service of, a covered employee permitted to receive instruction at the University under subparagraph (A) in the relevant position described in such subparagraph.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e40122" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s719" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="719">SEC. 719. </num><heading>REMOVAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR ONE YEAR OF PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN MEDICAL AND LIFESTYLE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO RECEIVE BENEFITS UNDER SUCH PROGRAMS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76b4c86b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 729 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073">10 U.S.C. 1073 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b4c86c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s719/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in the previous year</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b4c86d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s719/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in the previous year</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b4c86e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s719/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in the previous year</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1791">135 STAT. 1791</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e40167" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s720" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="720">SEC. 720. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b4c86f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1110">10 USC 1110 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM MANDATORY COVID–19 VACCINES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b4ef80-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s720/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish uniform standards under which covered members may be exempted from receiving an otherwise mandated COVID–19 vaccine for administrative, medical, or religious reasons.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b4ef81-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s720/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b4ef82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s720/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered member</term>” means a member of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b4ef83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s720/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>COVID–19 vaccine</term>” means any vaccine for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19), including any subsequent booster shot for COVID–19.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e40206" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="721">SEC. 721. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b4ef84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b4ef85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073d">10 USC 1073d note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FOR ENHANCED TREATMENT OF OCULAR INJURIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b564b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Defense Health Agency, shall establish within the Defense Health Agency not fewer than four regional centers of excellence for the enhanced treatment of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b564b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>ocular wounds or injuries; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b564b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>vision dysfunction related to traumatic brain injury.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b564b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Location of Centers</inline>.—</heading><content>Each center of excellence established under subsection (a) shall be located at a military medical center that provides graduate medical education in ophthalmology and related subspecialties and shall be the primary center for providing specialized medical services for vision for members of the Armed Forces in the region in which the center of excellence is located.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b564ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b564bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b564bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policies for Referral of Beneficiaries</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2023, the Director of the Defense Health Agency shall publish on a publicly available internet website of the Department of Defense policies for the referral of eligible beneficiaries of the Department to centers of excellence established under subsection (a) for evaluation and treatment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b564bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of Medical Personnel Billets and Staffing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of each military department, in conjunction with the Joint Staff Surgeon and the Director of the Defense Health Agency, shall identify specific medical personnel billets essential for the evaluation and treatment of ocular sensory injuries and ensure that centers of excellence established under subsection (a) are staffed with such personnel at the level required for the enduring medical support of each such center.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b564be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 31, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b58bcf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>describes the establishment of each center of excellence established under subsection (a), to include the location, capability, and capacity of each such center;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b58bd0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>describes the referral policy published by the Defense Health Agency under subsection (c);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b58bd1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>identifies the medical personnel billets identified under subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b58bd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b58bd3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>provides a plan for the staffing of personnel at such centers to ensure the enduring medical support of each such center.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1792">135 STAT. 1792</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b58bd4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s721/f" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Medical Center Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>military medical center</term>” means a medical center described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073d/b">section 1073d(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e40318" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s722" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="722">SEC. 722. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b58bd5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b58bd6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED PRODUCT FOR MANAGEMENT OF POPULATION HEALTH ACROSS MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b5d9f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s722/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Integrated Product</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement an integrated product for the management of population health across the military health system. Such integrated product shall serve as a repository for the health care, demographic, and other relevant data of all covered beneficiaries, including with respect to data on health care services furnished to such beneficiaries through the purchased care and direct care components of the TRICARE program, and shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b5d9f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s722/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>be compatible with the electronic health record system maintained by the Secretary for members of the Armed Forces;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b5d9f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s722/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>enable the collection and stratification of data from multiple sources to measure population health goals, facilitate disease management programs of the Department, improve patient education, and integrate wellness services across the military health system; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b5d9fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s722/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>enable predictive modeling to improve health outcomes for patients and to facilitate the identification and correction of medical errors in the treatment of patients, issues regarding the quality of health care services provided, and gaps in health care coverage.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b5d9fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s722/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b5d9fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations in Development</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing the integrated product under subsection (a), the Secretary shall harmonize such development with any policies of the Department relating to a digital health strategy (including the digital health strategy under section 723), coordinate with improvements to the electronic health record system specified in subsection (a)(1) to ensure the compatibility required under such subsection, and consider methods to improve beneficiary interface.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b5d9fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s722/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b5d9fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s722/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The terms “covered beneficiary” and “TRICARE program” have the meanings given such terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1072">section 1072 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b5d9ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s722/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>integrated product</term>” means an electronic system of systems (or solutions or products) that provides for the integration and sharing of data to meet the needs of an end user in a timely and cost-effective manner.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e40389" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="723">SEC. 723. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b5da00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>DIGITAL HEALTH STRATEGY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b64f31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Digital Health Strategy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b64f32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall develop a digital health strategy of the Department of Defense to incorporate new and emerging technologies and methods (including three-dimensional printing, virtual reality, wearable devices, big data and predictive analytics, distributed ledger technologies, and other innovative methods that leverage new or emerging technologies) in the provision of clinical care within the military health system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b64f33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy under paragraph (1) shall address, with respect to future use within the military health system, the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1793">135 STAT. 1793</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b64f34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Emerging technology to improve the delivery of clinical care and health services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b64f35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Emerging technology to improve the patient experience in matters relating to medical case management, appointing, and referrals in both the direct care and purchased care components of the TRICARE program, as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1072">section 1072 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b64f36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Design thinking to improve the delivery of clinical care and health services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b64f37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Advanced clinical decision support systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b64f38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Simulation technologies for clinical training (including through simulation immersive training) and clinical education, and for the training of health care personnel in the adoption of emerging technologies for clinical care delivery.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b64f39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Wearable devices.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b64f3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Three-dimensional printing and related technologies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b64f3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/a/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Data-driven decision making, including through the use of big data and predictive analytics, in the delivery of clinical care and health services.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b6764c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing setting forth—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b6764d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the strategy under subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b6764e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s723/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b6764f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b67650-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b67651-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><content>a plan to implement such strategy, including the estimated timeline and cost for such implementation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e40497" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="724">SEC. 724. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b67652-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b67653-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1096">10 USC 1096 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEVELOPMENT AND UPDATE OF CERTAIN POLICIES RELATING TO MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM AND INTEGRATED MEDICAL OPERATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b739a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b739a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>By not later than October 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall develop and update certain policies relating to the military health system and integrated medical operations of the Department of Defense as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b739a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updated plan on integrated medical operations in continental united states</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall develop an updated plan on integrated medical operations in the continental United States and update the Department of Defense Instruction 6010.22, titled “National Disaster Medical System (NDMS)” (or such successor instruction) accordingly. Such updated plan shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b739a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>be informed by the operational plans of the combatant commands and by the joint medical estimate under section 732 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1817">132 Stat. 1817</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b739a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>include an updated bed plan, to include bed space available through the military health system and through hospitals participating in the National Disaster Medical System established pursuant to section 2812 of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300hh–11">42 U.S.C. 300hh–11</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b739a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b739aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b739ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Risk analysis.</p></sidenote><content>include a determination as to whether combat casualties should receive medical care under the direct care <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1794">135 STAT. 1794</page> or purchased care component of the military health system and a risk analysis in support of such determination;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b739ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>identify the manning levels required to furnish medical care under the updated plan, including with respect to the levels of military personnel, civilian employees of the Department, and contractors of the Department; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b760be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>include a cost estimate for the furnishment of such medical care.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updated plan on global patient movement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall develop an updated plan on global patient movement and update the Department of Defense Instruction 5154.06, relating to medical military treatment facilities and patient movement (or such successor instruction) accordingly. Such updated plan shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>be informed by the operational plans of the combatant commands and by the joint medical estimate under section 732 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1817">132 Stat. 1817</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b760c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Risk assessment.</p></sidenote><content>include a risk assessment with respect to patient movement compared against overall operational plans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>include a description of any capabilities-based assessment of the Department that informed the updated plan or that was in progress during the time period in which the updated plan was developed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>identify the manning levels, equipment and consumables, and funding levels, required to carry out the updated plan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>address airlift capability, medical evacuation capability, and access to ports of embarkation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of biosurveillance and medical research capabilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an assessment of the biosurveillance and medical research capabilities of the Department of Defense. Such assessment shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An identification of the location and strategic value of the overseas medical laboratories and overseas medical research programs of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of the current capabilities of such laboratories and programs with respect to force health protection and evidence-based medical research.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b760ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination as to whether such laboratories and programs have the capabilities, including as a result of the geographic location of such laboratories and programs, to provide force health protection and evidence-based medical research, including by actively monitoring for future pandemics, infectious diseases, and other potential health threats to members of the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The current biosurveillance and medical research capabilities of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The current manning levels of the biosurveillance and medical research entities of the Department, including an assessment of whether such entities are manned at a level necessary to support the missions of the combatant commands (including with respect to missions related to pandemic influenza or homeland defense).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1795">135 STAT. 1795</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b760cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/a/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The current funding levels of such entities, including a risk assessment as to whether such funding is sufficient to sustain the manning levels necessary to support missions as specified in subparagraph (E).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b760ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b760cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate an interim briefing on the progress of implementation of the plans and assessment required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b760d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s724/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report describing each updated plan and assessment required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e40691" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s725" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="725">SEC. 725. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b760d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MANDATORY TRAINING ON HEALTH EFFECTS OF BURN PITS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense shall provide to each medical provider of the Department of Defense mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of burn pits.</content></section> <section id="d39579e40703" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s726" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="726">SEC. 726. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b760d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b760d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STANDARDIZATION OF DEFINITIONS USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR TERMS RELATED TO SUICIDE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b7aef4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s726/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b7d605-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Standardization of Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop standardized definitions for the following terms:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b7d606-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s726/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>“Suicide”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b7d607-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s726/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>“Suicide attempt”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b7d608-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s726/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>“Suicidal ideation”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b7d609-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s726/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required Use of Standardized Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue policy guidance requiring the exclusive and uniform use across the Department of Defense and within each military department of the standardized definitions developed under subsection (a) for the terms specified in such subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b7d60a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s726/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing that sets forth the standardized definitions developed under subsection (a) and includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b7d60b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s726/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of the process that was used to develop such definitions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b7d60c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s726/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the methods by which data shall be collected on suicide, suicide attempts, and suicidal ideations (as those terms are defined pursuant to such definitions) in a standardized format across the Department and within each military department; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b7d60d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stB/s726/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b7d60e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>an implementation plan to ensure the use of such definitions as required pursuant to subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e40779" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Reports and Other Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e40784" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="731">SEC. 731. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS AND REPORTS RELATED TO MILITARY MEDICAL MANNING AND MEDICAL BILLETS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b8995f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Medical Manning and Medical Billets</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1796">135 STAT. 1796</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b89960-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications to limitation on reduction or realignment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 719 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1454">133 Stat. 1454</ref>), as amended by section 717 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b89961-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3695">134 Stat. 3695</ref>.</p></sidenote> is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b89962-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>180 days following the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the year following the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b89963-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including any billet validation requirements determined pursuant to estimates provided in the joint medical estimate under section 732 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>requirements of the military department of the Secretary</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b89964-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">GAO report on reduction or realignment of military medical manning and medical billets</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b89965-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the analyses used to support any reduction or realignment of military medical manning, including any reduction or realignment of medical billets of the military departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b89966-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b89967-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76b89968-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b89969-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b8996a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of the use of the joint medical estimate under section 732 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1817">132 Stat. 1817</ref>) and wartime scenarios to determine military medical manpower requirements, including with respect to pandemic influenza and homeland defense missions.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76b8996b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>An assessment of whether the Secretaries of the military departments have used the processes under section 719(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1454">133 Stat. 1454</ref>) to ensure that a sufficient combination of skills, specialties, and occupations are validated and filled prior to the transfer of any medical billets of a military department to fill other military medical manpower needs.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76b8996c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>An assessment of the effect of the reduction or realignment of such billets on local health care networks and whether the Director of the Defense Health Agency has conducted such an assessment in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b8996d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of Medical and Dental Personnel of the Military Departments to Military Medical Treatment Facilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b8c07e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b8c07f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c">10 USC 1073c note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for assignment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretaries of the military departments shall ensure that the Surgeons General <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1797">135 STAT. 1797</page> of the Armed Forces carry out fully the requirements of section 712(b)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c">10 U.S.C. 1073c note</ref>) by not later than September 30, 2022.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b8c080-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional requirement for walter reed national military medical center</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b8c081-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b8c082-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of military personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal years 2023 through 2027, except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Secretaries of the military departments assign to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center sufficient military personnel to meet not less than 85 percent of the joint table of distribution in effect for such facility on December 23, 2016.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b8c083-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b8c084-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any fiscal year for which the Secretary of Defense certifies at the beginning of such fiscal year to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives that notwithstanding the failure to meet the requirement under such paragraph, the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is fully capable of carrying out all significant activities as the premier medical center of the military health system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b8c085-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b8c086-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b8c087-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2022, each Secretary of a military department shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the compliance of the military department concerned with this subsection. Each such <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b8c088-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective dates.</p></sidenote>report shall include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76b8c089-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>an accounting of the number of uniformed personnel and civilian personnel assigned to a military medical treatment facility as of October 1, 2019; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76b8c08a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a comparable accounting as of September 30, 2022.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b8c08b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Explanation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the number specified in clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) is less than the number specified in clause (i) of such subparagraph, the Secretary concerned shall provide a full explanation for the reduction.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e41020" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s732" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="732">SEC. 732. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b8c08c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ACCESS BY UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS TO CERTAIN FACILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF ANOMALOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b8e79d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s732/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b8e79e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide to employees of the United States Government and their family members who the Secretary determines are experiencing symptoms of certain anomalous health conditions, as defined by the Secretary for purposes of this section, timely access for medical assessment, subject to space availability, to the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, an Intrepid Spirit Center, or an appropriate military medical treatment facility, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b8e79f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s732/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to an individual described in subsection (a) diagnosed with an anomalous health condition or a related affliction, whether diagnosed under an assessment under subsection (a) or otherwise, the Secretary of Defense shall furnish to the individual treatment for the condition or affliction, subject <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1798">135 STAT. 1798</page> to space availability, at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, an Intrepid Spirit Center, or an appropriate military medical treatment facility, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b90eb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s732/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b90eb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b90eb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Process</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of such Federal agencies as the Secretary considers appropriate, shall develop a process to ensure that employees from those agencies and their family members are afforded timely access to the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, an Intrepid Spirit Center, or an appropriate military medical treatment facility pursuant to subsection (a) by not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b90eb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s732/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b90eb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Department of Defense Trauma Registry</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall modify the Trauma Registry of the Department of Defense to include data on the demographics, condition-producing event, diagnosis and treatment, and outcomes of anomalous health conditions experienced by employees of the United States Government and their family members assessed or treated under this section, subject to an agreement by the employing agency and the consent of the employee.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e41081" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s733" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="733">SEC. 733. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b90eb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7431">10 USC 7431 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON CARDIAC SCREENING AT CERTAIN MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b95cd6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s733/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot program to furnish mandatory electrocardiograms to individuals who have been admitted to a covered military service academy in connection with the military accession screening process, at no cost to such candidates.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b95cd7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s733/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b95cd8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b95cd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><content>The scope of the pilot program under subsection (a) shall include at least 25 percent of the incoming class of individuals who have been admitted to a covered military service academy during the first fall semester that follows the date of the enactment of this Act, and the pilot program shall terminate on the date on which the Secretary determines the military accession screening process for such class has concluded.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b95cda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s733/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Furnishing of Electrocardiograms</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall furnish each mandatory electrocardiogram under the pilot program in a facility of the Department of Defense or by medical personnel within the military health system.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b95cdb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s733/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b95cdc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the pilot program. Such briefing shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b95cdd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s733/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The results of all electrocardiograms furnished to individuals under the pilot program, disaggregated by military service academy, race, and gender.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b95cde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s733/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The rate of significant cardiac issues detected pursuant to electrocardiograms furnished under the pilot program, disaggregated by military service academy, race, and gender.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b95cdf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s733/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b95ce0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>The cost of carrying out the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b95ce1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s733/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The number of individuals, if any, who were disqualified from admission based solely on the result of an electrocardiogram furnished under the pilot program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b95ce2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s733/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Military Service Academy Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered military service academy</term>” does not <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1799">135 STAT. 1799</page> include the United States Coast Guard Academy or the United States Merchant Marine Academy.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e41172" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s734" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="734">SEC. 734. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b983f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b983f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073">10 USC 1073 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON ASSISTANCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b9ab05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s734/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b9ab06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a pilot program, to be carried out for at least a one-year period, to provide direct assistance for mental health appointment scheduling under the direct care and purchased care components of the TRICARE program, through facilities and clinics selected by the Secretary for participation in the pilot program in a number determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b9ab07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s734/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b9ab08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s734/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">First briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the nature of the pilot program under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b9d219-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s734/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the pilot program. <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76b9d21a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote>Such briefing shall include an assessment of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b9d21b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s734/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the effectiveness of the pilot program with respect to improved access to mental health appointments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76b9d21c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s734/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any barriers to scheduling mental health appointments under the pilot program observed by health care professionals or other individuals involved in scheduling such appointments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76b9d21d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s734/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">TRICARE Program Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>TRICARE program</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1072">section 1072 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e41251" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s735" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="735">SEC. 735. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN RESEARCH CONNECTED TO CHINA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ba203e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s735/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to fund any work to be performed by EcoHealth Alliance, Inc. in China on research supported by the government of China.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ba203f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) if the Secretary—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ba2040-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ba2041-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determines that the waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ba2042-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ba2043-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><chapeau>not later than 14 days after granting the waiver, submits to the congressional defense committees a detailed justification for the waiver, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ba2044-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an identification of the Department of Defense entity obligating or expending the funds;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ba2045-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an identification of the amount of such funds;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ba2046-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>an identification of the intended purpose of such funds;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ba2047-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>an identification of the recipient or prospective recipient of such funds (including any third-party entity recipient, as applicable);<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1800">135 STAT. 1800</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ba2048-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>an explanation for how the waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ba2049-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ba204a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>any other information the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e41328" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s736" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="736">SEC. 736. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ba204b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1161">10 USC 1161 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>LIMITATION ON CERTAIN DISCHARGES SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF FAILURE TO OBEY LAWFUL ORDER TO RECEIVE COVID–19 VACCINE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ba6e6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s736/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ba6e6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the period of time beginning on August 24, 2021, and ending on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, any administrative discharge of a covered member, on the sole basis that the covered member failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID–19, shall be—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ba6e6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s736/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an honorable discharge; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ba6e6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s736/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a general discharge under honorable conditions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ba6e70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ba6e71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The terms “Armed Forces” and “military departments” have the meanings given such terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ba6e72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s736/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>covered member</term>” means a member of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e41383" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="737">SEC. 737. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMPREHENSIVE AUTISM CARE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bb0ab3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0ab4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0ab5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (in this section referred to as the “National Academies”) for the National Academies to carry out the activities described in subsections (b) and (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0ab6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0ab7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall seek to enter into the agreement described in paragraph (1) not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bb0ab8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Analysis by the National Academies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0ab9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0aba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0abb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Analysis</inline>.—</heading><content>Under an agreement between the Secretary and the National Academies entered into pursuant to subsection (a), the National Academies shall conduct an analysis of the effectiveness of the Department of Defense Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration program (in this section referred to as the “demonstration program”) and develop recommendations for the Secretary based on such analysis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0abc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The analysis conducted and recommendations developed under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0abd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0abe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0abf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of all methods used to assist in the assessment of domains related to autism spectrum disorder, including a determination as to whether the Secretary is applying such methods appropriately under the demonstration project.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0ac0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0ac1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the methods used under the demonstration project to measure the effectiveness of applied behavior analysis in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0ac2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0ac3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote><content>A review of any guidelines or industry standards of care adhered to in the provision of applied behavior <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1801">135 STAT. 1801</page> analysis services under the demonstration program, including a review of the effects of such adherence with respect to dose-response or health outcomes for an individual who has received such services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0ac4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0ac5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of the health outcomes for an individual who has received applied behavior analysis treatments over time.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0ac6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>An analysis of the increased utilization of the demonstration program by beneficiaries under the TRICARE program, to improve understanding of such utilization.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0ac7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Such other analyses to measure the effectiveness of the demonstration program as may be determined appropriate by the National Academies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0ac8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>An analysis on whether the incidence of autism is higher among the children of military families.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0ac9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0aca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0acb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0acc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>The development of a list of recommendations related to the measurement, effectiveness, and increased understanding of the demonstration program and its effect on beneficiaries under the TRICARE program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bb0acd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under an agreement entered into between the Secretary and the National Academies under subsection (a), the National Academies, not later than nine months after the date of the execution of the agreement, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0ace-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the National Academies with respect to the analysis conducted and recommendations developed under subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bb0acf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s737/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0ad0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bb0ad1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><content>make such report available on a public website in unclassified form.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e41541" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="738">SEC. 738. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF SUICIDE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bbce22-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bbce23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Committee</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish an independent suicide prevention and response review committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bbce24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The committee established under subsection (a) shall be composed of not fewer than five individuals—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bbce25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bbce26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designations.</p></sidenote><content>designated by the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bbce27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>with expertise determined to be relevant by the Secretary, including at least one individual who is an experienced provider of mental health services; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bbce28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>none of whom may be a member of an Armed Force or a civilian employee of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bbce29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Military Installations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bbce2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bbce2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall select, for review by the committee established under subsection (a), at least one military installation under the jurisdiction of each military department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bbce2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of remote installation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that, of the total military installations selected for review under paragraph (1), at least one such installation is a remote installation of the Department of Defense located outside the contiguous United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bbce2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The committee established under subsection (a) shall review the suicide prevention and response programs and other factors that may contribute to the incidence or prevention <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1802">135 STAT. 1802</page> of suicide at the military installations selected for review pursuant to subsection (c). Such review shall be conducted through means including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bbce2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a confidential survey;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bbce2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>focus groups; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bbce30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>individual interviews.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bbce31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall ensure that the Director of the Office of People Analytics of the Department of Defense and the Director of the Office of Force Resiliency of the Department of Defense coordinate and cooperate with the committee established under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bbce32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bbce33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bbce34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bbce35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the establishment of the committee under subsection (a), the committee shall submit to the Secretary a report containing the results of the reviews conducted by the committee and recommendations of the committee to reduce the incidence of suicide at the military installations reviewed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bbce36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 330 days after the date of the establishment of the committee under subsection (a), the committee shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate the report under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bbce37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The committee established under subsection (a) shall terminate on a date designated by the Secretary as the date on which the work of the committee has been completed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bbce38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s738/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplicability of FACA</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Advisory Committee Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>) shall not apply to the committee established under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e41705" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s739" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="739">SEC. 739. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bbce39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Hawaii.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bbce3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHMENT OF AEROMEDICAL SQUADRON AT JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bc1c5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s739/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bc1c5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and the Director of the Air National Guard, shall complete a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam an aeromedical squadron of the Air National Guard in Hawaii to support the aeromedical mission needs of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bc1c5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s739/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bc1c5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under subsection (a) shall assess the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bc1c5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s739/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The manpower required for the establishment of an aeromedical squadron of the Air National Guard in Hawaii as specified in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bc1c60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s739/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bc1c61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>The overall cost of such establishment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bc1c62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s739/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The length of time required for such establishment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bc1c63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s739/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bc1c64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>The mission requirements for such establishment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bc1c65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s739/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Such other matters as may be determined relevant by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bc1c66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s739/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2022, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the findings of the feasibility and advisability study under subsection (a), including with respect to each element specified in subsection (b).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1803">135 STAT. 1803</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e41783" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="740">SEC. 740. </num><heading>STUDY ON INCIDENCE OF BREAST CANCER AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bc9097-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the incidence of breast cancer among members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bc9098-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bc9099-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bc909a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bc909b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>A determination of the number of members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty at any time during the period beginning on January 1, 2011, and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act who were diagnosed with breast cancer during such period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bc909c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bc909d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination of demographic information regarding such members, including race, ethnicity, sex, age, military occupational specialty, and rank.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bc909e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A comparison of the rates of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who have breast cancer to civilian populations with comparable demographic characteristics.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bc909f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of potential factors associated with service in the Armed Forces that could increase the risk of breast cancer for members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bc90a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>To the extent the data are available, an identification of overseas locations associated with airborne hazards, such as burn pits, and members of the Armed Forces diagnosed with breast cancer who served on active duty in such locations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bc90a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bc90a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the effectiveness of outreach by the Department of Defense to members of the Armed Forces to identify risks of, prevent, detect, and treat breast cancer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bc90a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bcb7b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of changing the current mammography screening policy of the Department to incorporate all members of the Armed Forces who deployed overseas to an area associated with airborne hazards, such as burn pits.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bcb7b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bcb7b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of conducting digital breast tomosynthesis at facilities of the Department that provide mammography services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bcb7b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bcb7b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bcb7b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such recommendations as the Secretary may have for changes to policy or law that could improve the prevention, early detection, awareness, and treatment of breast cancer among members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, including any additional resources needed.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bcb7ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s740/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings and recommendations of the study under subsection (a), including a description of any further unique military research needed with respect to breast cancer.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e41884" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="741">SEC. 741. </num><heading>GAO BIENNIAL STUDY ON INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bda21b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bdc92c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bdc92d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Studies and Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 31, 2023, and once every two years thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc92e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct a study on the implementation and effectiveness of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1804">135 STAT. 1804</page> the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc92f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the findings of the most recently conducted study.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bdc930-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bdc931-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The biennial studies under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of elements as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc932-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The initial study conducted under subsection (a) shall assess, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc933-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc934-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bdc935-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>Costs associated with the program, including any cost overruns associated with the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc936-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc937-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Any illness recently identified as relating to a toxic exposure (or any guidance relating to such an illness recently issued) by either the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, including any such illness or guidance that relates to open burn pit exposure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc938-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>How the program has enabled (or failed to enable) the discovery, notification, and medical care of individuals affected by an illness described in subparagraph (D).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc939-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Physician and patient feedback on the program, particularly feedback that relates to ease of use.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc93a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bdc93b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>Cybersecurity and privacy protections of patient data stored under the program, including whether any classified or restricted data has been stored under the program (such as data relating to deployment locations or duty stations).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc93c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bdc93d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>Any technical or logistical impediments to the implementation or expansion of the program, including any impediments to the inclusion in the program of databases or materials originally intended to be included.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc93e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bdc93f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>Any issues relating to read-only access to data under the program by veterans.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc940-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/1/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>Any issues relating to the interoperability of the program between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc941-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent studies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (3), each study conducted under subsection (a) following the initial study specified in paragraph (1) shall assess—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc942-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc943-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bdc944-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc945-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The final study conducted under subsection (a) shall assess—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1805">135 STAT. 1805</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc946-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the elements specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), (D), (E), (F), and (H) of paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc947-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bdc948-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bdc949-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access by Comptroller General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc94a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information and materials</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon request of the Comptroller General, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make available to the Comptroller General any information or other materials necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc94b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interviews</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to such other authorities as are available, the Comptroller General shall have the right to interview officials and employees of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (including clinicians, claims adjudicators, and researchers) as necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bdc94c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc94d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc94e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc94f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc950-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc951-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bdc952-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s741/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e42113" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="742">SEC. 742. </num><heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON IMPLEMENTATION BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF RECENT STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS TO REFORM THE MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76be8ca3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8ca4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the implementation by the Department of Defense of statutory requirements to reform the military health system contained in a covered Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8ca5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required by paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8ca6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76be8ca7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A compilation of a list of, and citation for, each statutory requirement on reform of the military health system contained in a covered Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8ca8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76be8ca9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the extent to which such requirement was implemented, or is currently being implemented.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8caa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76be8cab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of the actions taken by the Department of Defense to assess and determine the effectiveness of actions taken pursuant to such requirement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Such other matters in connection with the implementation of such requirement as the Comptroller General considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76be8cad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76be8caf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2022, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1806">135 STAT. 1806</page> Senate and the House of Representatives on the status of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2023, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under subsection (a) that includes the elements specified in paragraph (2) of such subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76be8cb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Act Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered Act</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cb7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cb8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cb9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/c/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/66">Public Law 113–66</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/c/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/239">Public Law 112–239</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76be8cbb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s742/c/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/81">Public Law 112–81</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e42306" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="743">SEC. 743. </num><heading>STUDY TO DETERMINE NEED FOR A JOINT FUND FOR FEDERAL ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD MODERNIZATION OFFICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bf28fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bf28fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct a study to determine—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf28fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>whether there is a validated need or military requirement for the development of a joint fund of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf500f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>whether the operations of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office since its establishment, including how the Office has supported the implementation of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, justify the development of a potential joint fund.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bf5010-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bf5011-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under subsection (a) shall assess the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf5012-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Justifications for the development of the joint fund.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf5013-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The potential resource allocation and funding commitments for the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to the joint fund.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf5014-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Options for the governance structure of the joint fund, including how accountability would be divided between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1807">135 STAT. 1807</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf5015-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The anticipated contents of the joint fund, including the anticipated process for annual transfers to the joint fund from the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, respectively.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf5016-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bf5017-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline. </p></sidenote><content>An estimated timeline for the potential establishment of the joint fund.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf5018-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The progress and accomplishments of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office during fiscal year 2021 in fulfilling the purposes specified in subparagraphs (C) through (R) of section 1635(b)(2) of the Wounded Warrior Act (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181/tXVI">title XVI of Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bf5019-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bf501a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bf501b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bf501c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings of the study under subsection (a), including recommendations on the development of the joint fund specified in such subsection. Such recommendations shall address—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf501d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the purpose of the joint fund; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf501e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bf501f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>requirements related to the joint fund.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76bf5020-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf5021-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf5022-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf5023-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf5024-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>Electronic Health Record Modernization Program</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 503(e) of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/407">Public Law 115–407</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/5376">132 Stat. 5376</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf5025-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s743/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office</term>” means the Office established under section 1635(b) of the Wounded Warrior Act (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181/tXVI">title XVI of Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e42466" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s744" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="744">SEC. 744. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON DOMESTIC PRODUCTION OF CRITICAL ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PURPOSES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76bf9e46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bf9e47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote> later than April 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the development of a capability for the domestic production of critical active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products in finished dosage form for national security purposes. Such briefing shall include a description of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf9e48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s744/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bf9e49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>The anticipated cost over the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">section 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as of the date of the briefing), to develop such a domestic production capability for critical active pharmaceutical ingredients.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf9e4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s744/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bf9e4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>The cost of producing critical active pharmaceutical ingredients through such a domestic production capability, as compared with the cost of standard manufacturing processes used by the pharmaceutical industry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf9e4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s744/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The average time to produce critical active pharmaceutical ingredients through such a domestic production capability, as compared with the average time to produce such <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1808">135 STAT. 1808</page> ingredients through standard manufacturing processes used by the pharmaceutical industry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf9e4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s744/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any intersections between the development of such a domestic production capability, the military health system, and defense-related medical research or operational medical requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf9e4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s744/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Lessons learned from the progress made in developing such a domestic production capability as of the date of the briefing, including from any contracts entered into by the Secretary with respect to such a domestic production capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf9e4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s744/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Any critical active pharmaceutical ingredients that are under consideration by the Secretary for future domestic production as of the date of the briefing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76bf9e50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s744/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76bf9e51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>The plan of the Secretary regarding the future use of such a domestic production capability for critical active pharmaceutical ingredients.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e42530" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="745">SEC. 745. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c061a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c061a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than June 1, 2022, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on substance abuse policy, strategy, and programs within the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c061a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The briefing required under subsection (a) shall include each of the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>With respect to policy, an overview of the policies of the Department of Defense and the military departments with respect to substance abuse, including for covered beneficiaries, and how each such policy is synchronized, including any definitions of the term “<term>substance abuse</term>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c061a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c061a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c061a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>With respect to background data—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an analysis of the trends in substance abuse across the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces over the preceding 10-year period, including the types of care (residential, outpatient, or other), any variation in such trends for demographics or geographic locations of members who have been deployed, and any other indicators that the Under Secretary determines may allow for further understanding of substance abuse programs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an analysis of trends in substance abuse for covered beneficiaries over the preceding 10-year period, including any variation in such trends for demographics, geographic location, or other indicators that the Under Secretary determines may allow for further understanding of substance abuse programs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>With respect to strategic communication, an overview of the strategic communication plan on substance abuse, including different forms of media and initiatives being undertaken.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>With respect to treatment—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of the treatment options available and prescribed for substance abuse for members of the Armed Forces and covered beneficiaries, including the different environments of care, such as hospitals, residential treatment facilities, outpatient care, and other care as appropriate;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1809">135 STAT. 1809</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of any non-catchment area care which resulted in the nonavailability of military medical treatment facility or military installation capabilities for substance use disorder treatment and the costs associated with sending members of the Armed Forces and covered beneficiaries to non-catchment areas for such treatment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a description of the synchronization between substance abuse programs, mental health treatment, and case management, where appropriate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>a description of how substance abuse treatment clinical practice guidelines are used and how frequently such guidelines are updated; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the metrics and outcomes that are used to determine whether substance abuse treatments are effective.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c061b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The funding lines and the amount of funding the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of each of the military departments have obligated for substance abuse programs for each of the preceding 10 fiscal years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c061b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>catchment area</term>” means the approximately 40-mile radius surrounding a military medical treatment facility or military installation, as the case may be.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c061b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVII/stC/s745/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>covered beneficiary</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1072">section 1072 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading>ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="title" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>TITLE VIII—</designator> <label>ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Acquisition Policy and Management</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 801. </designator> <label>Acquisition workforce educational partnerships.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 802. </designator> <label>Prohibition on acquisition of personal protective equipment from non-allied foreign nations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 803. </designator> <label>Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 804. </designator> <label>Modifications to contracts subject to cost or pricing data certification.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 805. </designator> <label>Two-year extension of Selected Acquisition Report requirement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 806. </designator> <label>Annual report on highest and lowest performing acquisition programs of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 807. </designator> <label>Assessment of impediments and incentives to improving the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 808. </designator> <label>Briefing on transparency for certain domestic procurement waivers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 809. </designator> <label>Report on violations of certain domestic preference laws.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 811. </designator> <label>Certain multiyear contracts for acquisition of property: budget justification materials.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 812. </designator> <label>Extension of demonstration project relating to certain acquisition personnel management policies and procedures.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 813. </designator> <label>Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight employee training requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 814. </designator> <label>Modified condition for prompt contract payment eligibility.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 815. </designator> <label>Modification to procurement of services: data analysis and requirements validation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 816. </designator> <label>Limitation on procurement of welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain for naval vessels.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 817. </designator> <label>Repeal of preference for fixed-price contracts.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1810">135 STAT. 1810</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Provisions Relating to Other Transaction Authority</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 821. </designator> <label>Modification of other transaction authority for research projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 822. </designator> <label>Modification of prize authority for advanced technology achievements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 823. </designator> <label>Pilot program on systems engineering determinations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 824. </designator> <label>Recommendations on the use of other transaction authority.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 825. </designator> <label>Reporting requirement for certain defense acquisition activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Provisions Relating to Software and Technology</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 831. </designator> <label>Technology protection features activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 832. </designator> <label>Modification of enhanced transfer of technology developed at Department of Defense laboratories.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 833. </designator> <label>Pilot program on acquisition practices for emerging technologies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 834. </designator> <label>Pilot program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 835. </designator> <label>Independent study on technical debt in software-intensive systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 836. </designator> <label>Cadre of software development and acquisition experts.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Provisions Relating to Supply Chain Security</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 841. </designator> <label>Modernization of acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 842. </designator> <label>Modification to analyses of certain activities for action to address sourcing and industrial capacity.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 843. </designator> <label>Assuring integrity of overseas fuel supplies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 844. </designator> <label>Assessment of requirements for certain items to address supply chain vulnerabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 845. </designator> <label>Department of Defense research and development priorities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 846. </designator> <label>Report on the Manufacturing Engineering Education Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 847. </designator> <label>Plan and report on reduction of reliance on services, supplies, or materials from covered countries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 848. </designator> <label>Prohibition on certain procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Industrial Base Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 851. </designator> <label>Modifications to printed circuit board acquisition restrictions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 852. </designator> <label>Modification of pilot program for development of technology-enhanced capabilities with partnership intermediaries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 853. </designator> <label>Additional testing of commercial e-commerce portal models.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 854. </designator> <label>Requirement for industry days and requests for information to be open to allied defense contractors.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 855. </designator> <label>Employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work in the People’s Republic of China.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 856. </designator> <label>Briefing on compliance with contractor lobbying restrictions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 857. </designator> <label>Congressional oversight of personnel and contracts of private security contractors.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle G—</designator> <label>Small Business Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 861. </designator> <label>Exemption of certain contracts from the periodic inflation adjustments to the acquisition-related dollar threshold.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 862. </designator> <label>Modification to the pilot program for streamlining awards for innovative technology projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 863. </designator> <label>Protests and appeals relating to eligibility of business concerns.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 864. </designator> <label>Authority for the Office of Hearings and Appeals to decide appeals relating to qualified HUBZone small business concerns.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 865. </designator> <label>Report on unfunded priorities of the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 866. </designator> <label>Report on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification effects on small business.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 867. </designator> <label>Data on Phase III Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program awards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle H—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 871. </designator> <label>Mission management pilot program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 872. </designator> <label>Establishment of mission-oriented pilot programs to close significant capabilities gaps.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 873. </designator> <label>Independent study on acquisition practices and policies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 874. </designator> <label>Pilot program to incentivize contracting with employee-owned businesses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 875. </designator> <label>Guidance, training, and report on place of performance contract requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 876. </designator> <label>Notification of certain intergovernmental support agreements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 877. </designator> <label>Report on requests for equitable adjustment in Department of the Navy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 878. </designator> <label>Military standards for armor materials in vehicle specifications.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1811">135 STAT. 1811</page> <subtitle id="d39579e42996" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Acquisition Policy and Management</heading> <section id="d39579e43001" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s801" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="801">SEC. 801. </num><heading>ACQUISITION WORKFORCE EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c2aba8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch87/schIV">Subchapter IV of chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 1746 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76c320d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="1746a">“§ 1746a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c320da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1746a">10 USC 1746a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Acquisition workforce educational partnerships</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c320db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall establish a program within Defense Acquisition University to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c320dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c320dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>facilitate the engagement of relevant experts, including with the acquisition research activities established under section 2361a of this title, with the faculty of the Defense Acquisition University to assess and modify the curriculum of the Defense Acquisition University, as appropriate, to enhance the capabilities of the Defense Acquisition University to support educational, training, and research activities in support of acquisition missions of the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c320de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>establish a cross-discipline, peer mentoring program for academic advising and to address critical retention concerns with respect to the acquisition workforce;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c320df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>partner with extramural institutions and military department functional leadership to offer training and on-the-job learning support to all members of the acquisition workforce addressing operational challenges that affect procurement decisionmaking;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c320e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>support the partnerships between the Department of Defense and extramural institutions with missions relating to the training and continuous development of members of the acquisition workforce;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c320e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>accelerate the adoption, appropriate design and customization, and use of flexible acquisition practices by the acquisition workforce by expanding the availability of training and on-the-job learning and guidance on such practices and incorporating such training into the curriculum of the Defense Acquisition University; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c320e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>support and enhance the capabilities of the faculty of the Defense Acquisition University, and the currency and applicability of the knowledge possessed by such faculty, by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c320e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>building partnerships between the faculty of the Defense Acquisition University and the director of, and individuals involved with, the activities established under section 2361a of this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c320e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>supporting the preparation and drafting of the reports required under subsection (f)(2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c320e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c320e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><content>instituting a program under which each member of the faculty of the Defense Acquisition University shall be detailed to an operational acquisition position in a military department or Defense Agency, or to an extramural institution, for not less than six months out of every five year period.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c320e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c320e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c320e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senior Official</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the enactment of this section, the President of the Defense Acquisition <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1812">135 STAT. 1812</page> University shall designate a senior official to execute activities under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c320ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support From Other Department of Defense Organizations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may direct other elements of the Department of Defense to provide personnel, resources, and other support to the program established under this section, as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c320eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment may use amounts available in the Defense Acquisition Workforce and Development Account (as established under section 1705 of this title) to carry out the requirements of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c320ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c347fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2022, and annually thereafter, the President of the Defense Acquisition University shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense committees a report describing the activities conducted under this section during the one-year period ending on the date on which such report is submitted.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c347fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption to Report Termination Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1080(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/1000">129 Stat. 1000</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111 note</ref>), as amended by section 1061(j) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2405">130 Stat. 2405</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111 note</ref>), does not apply with respect to the reports required to be submitted to Congress under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c347ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c34800-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition workforce</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>acquisition workforce</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 1705(g) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c34801-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extramural institutions</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>extramural institutions</term>’ means participants in an activity established under section 2361a of this title, public sector organizations, and nonprofit credentialing organizations.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c34802-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch87/schIV">subchapter IV of chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c34803-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1741">10 USC 1741</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 1746 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1746a. </designator> <label>Acquisition workforce educational partnerships.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e43237" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s802" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="802">SEC. 802. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FROM NON-ALLIED FOREIGN NATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c3e444-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c3e445-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch148">Chapter 148 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2533d the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76c43266-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2533e">“§ 2533e.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c43267-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533e">10 USC 2533e</ref>.</p></sidenote> Prohibition on acquisition of personal protective equipment and certain other items from non-allied foreign nations</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c43268-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense may not procure any covered item from any covered nation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c43269-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall apply to prime contracts and subcontracts at any tier.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c4326a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c4326b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) does not apply under the following circumstances:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1813">135 STAT. 1813</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c4326c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c4326d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>If the Secretary of Defense determines that covered materials of satisfactory quality and quantity, in the required form, cannot be procured as and when needed from nations other than covered nations to meet requirements at a reasonable price.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c4326e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The procurement of a covered item for use outside of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c4326f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Purchases for amounts not greater than $150,000.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c43270-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>A proposed procurement in an amount greater than $150,000 may not be divided into several purchases or contracts for lesser amounts in order to qualify for this exception.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c43271-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c43272-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered item</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered item</term>’ means an article or item of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c43273-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>personal protective equipment for use in preventing spread of disease, such as by exposure to infected individuals or contamination or infection by infectious material (including nitrile and vinyl gloves, surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, surgical and isolation gowns, and head and foot coverings) or clothing, and the materials and components thereof, other than sensors, electronics, or other items added to and not normally associated with such personal protective equipment or clothing; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c43274-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>sanitizing and disinfecting wipes, testing swabs, gauze, and bandages.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c43275-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered nation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered nation</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c43276-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c43277-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the People’s Republic of China;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c43278-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Russian Federation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c43279-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Islamic Republic of Iran.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c4327a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c4327b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2531">10 USC 2531</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2533d the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2533e. </designator> <label>Prohibition on acquisition of personal protective equipment and certain other items from non-allied foreign nations.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c4327c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Future Transfer</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c4327d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer and redesignation</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533e">Section 2533e of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), is transferred to the end of subchapter III of chapter 385 of such title, as added by section 1870(d) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) and amended by this Act, and redesignated as section 4875.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c4327e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c4598f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Target chapter table of sections</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch385/schIII">subchapter III of chapter 385 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 1870(d) of the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1814">135 STAT. 1814</page> William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c45990-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4871">10 USC 4871</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4875. </designator> <label>Prohibition on acquisition of personal protective equipment and certain other items from non-allied foreign nations.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c45991-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Origin chapter table of sections</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch148">chapter 148 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c45992-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2531">10 USC 2531</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2533e.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c45993-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c45994-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533e">10 USC 2533e note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The transfer, redesignation, and amendments made by this subsection shall take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 take effect.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c45995-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c45996-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c45997-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533e">10 USC 2533e note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">References; savings provision; rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 1883 through 1885 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) shall apply with respect to the transfers, redesignations, and amendments made under this subsection as if such transfers, redesignations, and amendments were made under title XVIII of such Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e43566" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="803">SEC. 803. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE INNOVATIVE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES USING GENERAL SOLICITATION COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c543f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c543f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch140">Chapter 140 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76c5921a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2380c">“§ 2380c.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c5921b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2380c">10 USC 2380c</ref>.</p></sidenote> Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c5921c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments may acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services through a competitive selection of proposals resulting from a general solicitation and the peer review of such proposals.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c5921d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment as Competitive Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>Use of general solicitation competitive procedures under subsection (a) shall be considered to be use of competitive procedures for purposes of chapter 137 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c5921e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76c5921f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c59220-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary may not enter into a contract or agreement in excess of $100,000,000 using the authority under subsection (a) without a written determination from the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment or the relevant service acquisition executive of the efficacy of the effort to meet mission needs of the Department of Defense or the relevant military department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c59221-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Contracts or agreements entered into using the authority under subsection (a) shall be fixed-price, including fixed-price incentive fee contracts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c59222-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Notwithstanding section 2376(1) of this title, products and services acquired using the authority under subsection (a) shall be treated as commercial products and commercial services.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c59223-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Notification Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76c59224-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c59225-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 45 days after the award of a contract for an amount exceeding <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1815">135 STAT. 1815</page> $100,000,000 using the authority in subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of such award.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c59226-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Notice of an award under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c59227-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Description of the innovative commercial product or commercial service acquired.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c59228-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Description of the requirement, capability gap, or potential technological advancement with respect to which the innovative commercial product or commercial service acquired provides a solution or a potential new capability.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c59229-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Amount of the contract awarded.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5922a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Identification of the contractor awarded the contract.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c5922b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Innovative Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>innovative</term>’ means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5922c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>any technology, process, or method, including research and development, that is new as of the date of submission of a proposal; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5922d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>any application that is new as of the date of submission of a proposal of a technology, process, or method existing as of such date.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5922e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch140">chapter 140 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c5922f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2375">10 USC 2375</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2380b the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2380c. </designator> <label>Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c59230-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c59231-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3458">10 USC 3458 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data collection</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c59232-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c59233-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense and each Secretary of a military department shall collect and analyze data on the use of the authority under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2380c">section 2380c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by paragraph (1), for the purposes of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c59234-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>developing and sharing best practices for achieving the objectives of the authority;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c59235-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>gathering information on the implementation of the authority and related policy issues; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c59236-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/a/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>informing the congressional defense committees on the use of the authority.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c59237-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c59238-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan required</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2380c">section 2380c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by paragraph (1), may not be exercised by the Secretary of Defense or any Secretary of a military department during the period beginning on October 1, 2022, and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a completed plan for carrying out the data collection required under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c59239-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional defense committees; military department defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this paragraph, the terms “congressional defense committees” and “military department” have the meanings given such terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c5b94a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Future Transfer</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5b94b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer and redesignation</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2380c">Section 2380c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), is transferred to chapter 247 of such title, added after section 3457, as transferred and redesignated by section 1821(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1816">135 STAT. 1816</page> for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>), and redesignated as section 3458.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5b94c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch247">chapter 247 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 1821(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c5b94d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3451">10 USC 3451</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item related to section 3457 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3458. </designator> <label>Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5b94e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments to internal cross-references</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3458">Section 3458 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as redesignated by paragraph (1), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5b94f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 137</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 221</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5b950-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2376(1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3451(1)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5b951-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c5b952-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3458">10 USC 3458 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The transfer, redesignation, and amendments made by this subsection shall take as if included in title XVIII of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5b953-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c5b954-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c5b955-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3458">10 USC 3458 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">References; savings provision; rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 1883 through 1885 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) shall apply with respect to the transfers, redesignations, and amendments made under this subsection as if such transfers, redesignations, and amendments were made under title XVIII of such Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c5b956-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Obsolete Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 879 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) is hereby <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e43989" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s804" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="804">SEC. 804. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO CONTRACTS SUBJECT TO COST OR PRICING DATA CERTIFICATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c5df67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306a/a/6">Section 2306a(a)(6) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5df68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Upon the request</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>paragraph (1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under paragraph (1),</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c5df69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>modify the contract</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>consideration.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>modify the contract as soon as practicable to reflect subparagraphs (B) and (C) of such paragraph, without requiring consideration.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c5df6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1831(c)(8)(A) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/134/4211">134 Stat. 4211</ref>) is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c5df6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3702">10 USC 3702</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>before</quotedText>” and all that follows through the semicolon at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>after the subsection designation;</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e44062" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="805">SEC. 805. </num><heading>TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF SELECTED ACQUISITION REPORT REQUIREMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c73efc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2432/j">Section 2432(j) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2023</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c73efd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration Required</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1817">135 STAT. 1817</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c73efe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c73eff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c73f00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2022, and every six months thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a demonstration of the capability improvements necessary to achieve the full operational capability of the reporting system that will replace the Selected Acquisition Report requirements under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2432">section 2432 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c73f01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c73f02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The demonstration required under paragraph (1) shall incorporate the following elements:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c73f03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>A demonstration of the full suite of data sharing capabilities of the reporting system referred to in paragraph (1) that can be accessed by authorized external users, including the congressional defense committees, for a range of covered programs across acquisition categories, including those selected under section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1492">133 Stat. 1492</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c73f04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The plans required under subsection (c), as available.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c73f05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the elements described in subparagraph (A), the first demonstration provided under paragraph (1) shall incorporate the findings of the report required under section 830(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1492">133 Stat. 1492</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c73f06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c73f07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c73f08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements under this subsection shall terminate upon the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a written certification of the determination of the Secretary that the reporting system referred to in paragraph (1) has achieved full operational capability.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c73f09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c73f0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plans Required for Data Gathering and Sharing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c73f0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data required for improved decision making</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c7661c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2022, the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall prepare a plan for identifying and gathering the data required for effective decision making by program managers and Department of Defense leadership regarding covered programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c7661d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required under subparagraph (A) shall include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c7661e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>data that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76c7661f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>address covered program progress compared to covered program cost, schedule, and performance goals;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76620-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c76621-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>provide an assessment of covered program risks; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76622-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1/B/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>can be collected throughout the fiscal year without significant additional burden;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76623-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the data, information, and analytical capabilities supported by the reporting system referred to in subsection (b)(1);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76624-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c76625-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>the specific data elements needed to assess covered program performance and associated risks, including software development and cybersecurity <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1818">135 STAT. 1818</page> risks, and an identification of any data elements that cannot be publicly released;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76626-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the types of covered programs to be included in the reporting system referred to in subsection (b)(1), including the dollar value threshold for inclusion, and the acquisition methodologies and pathways that are to be included;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76627-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c76628-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><content>the criteria for initiating, modifying, and terminating reporting for covered programs in the reporting system referred to in subsection (b)(1), including program characteristics, acquisition methodology or pathway being used, cost growth or changes, and covered program performance; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76629-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c7662a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><content>the planned reporting schedule for the reporting system referred to in subsection (b)(1), including when reports will be available to authorized external users and the intervals at which data will be updated.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c7662b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improved data sharing within the department of defense and with outside stakeholders</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c7662c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2022, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees the plan of the Department of Defense for the reporting system referred to in subsection (b)(1) to report to the congressional defense committees and effectively share information related to covered programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c7662d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required under subparagraph (A) shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c7662e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>incorporate the plan required under paragraph (1);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c7662f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c76630-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c76631-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><content>provide for reporting not less frequently than once per year and continuous or periodic updates for authorized external users, as appropriate, to increase the efficiency of, and reduce the bureaucratic burdens for, reporting data and information on acquisition programs;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76632-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>identify the organizations responsible for implementation and overall operation of the reporting system referred to in subsection (b)(1);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76633-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c76634-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>identify the organizations responsible for providing data for inclusion in such reporting system and ensuring that data is provided in a timely fashion;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76635-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c76636-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><content>include the schedule and milestones for implementing such reporting system;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76637-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><chapeau>identify, for such implementation—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76638-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/vi/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the resources required, including personnel and funding; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76c76639-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/vi/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the implementation risks and how such risks will be mitigated;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c7663a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><chapeau>identify the mechanisms by which reporting will be provided to the congressional defense committees and other authorized external users, including—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76c7663b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/vii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>identification of types of organizations that will have access to the system, including those outside the Department of Defense;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1819">135 STAT. 1819</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76c7663c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/vii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>how the system will be accessed by users, including those outside the Department of Defense; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76c7663d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/vii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>how such users will be trained on the use of the system and what level of support will be available for such users on an ongoing basis; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76c7663e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/c/2/B/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><content>identify any changes to policy, guidance, or legislation that are required to begin reporting to the congressional defense committees in accordance with the plan.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c7663f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Program Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered program</term>” means a program required to be included in a report submitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2432">section 2432 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e44399" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="806">SEC. 806. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON HIGHEST AND LOWEST PERFORMING ACQUISITION PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c80280-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c80281-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 31, 2023, and annually thereafter for the following three years, the Component Acquisition Executive of each element or organization of the Department of Defense shall rank each covered acquisition program based on the criteria selected under subsection (b)(1) and submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains a ranking of the five highest performing and five lowest performing covered acquisition programs for such element or organization based on such criteria.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c80282-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ranking Criteria</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c80283-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c80284-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In completing the report required under subsection (a), each Component Acquisition Executive, in consultation with other officials of the Department of Defense as determined appropriate by the Component Acquisition Executive, shall select the criteria for ranking each covered acquisition program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c80285-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion in report</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Component Acquisition Executive shall include in the report submitted under subsection (a) an identification of the specific ranking criteria selected under paragraph (1), including a description of how those criteria are consistent with best acquisition practices.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c80286-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Report Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each Component Acquisition Executive shall include in the report required under subsection (a) for each of the five acquisition programs ranked as the lowest performing the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c80287-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of the factors that contributed to the ranking of the program as low performing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c80288-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c80289-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the underlying causes of the poor performance of the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8028a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c8028b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for addressing the challenges of the program and improving performance, including specific actions that will be taken and proposed timelines for completing such actions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c8028c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8028d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Component acquisition executive</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>Component Acquisition Executive</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8028e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a service acquisition executive; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8028f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an individual designated by the head of an element or organization of the Department of Defense, other than <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1820">135 STAT. 1820</page> a military department, as the Component Acquisition Executive for that element or organization.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c80290-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered acquisition program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section the term “<term>covered acquisition program</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c80291-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a major defense acquisition program as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">section 2430 of title 10, United States Code</ref>; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c80292-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an acquisition program that is estimated by the Component Acquisition Executive to require an eventual total expenditure described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430/a/1/B">section 2430(a)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c829a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military department; service acquisition executive</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “military department” and “service acquisition executive” have the meanings given such terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e44547" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="807">SEC. 807. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF IMPEDIMENTS AND INCENTIVES TO IMPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c8c5e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Chairman of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council shall jointly assess impediments and incentives to fulfilling the goals of <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3307">section 3307 of title 41, United States Code</ref>, and <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2377">section 2377 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, regarding preferences for commercial products and commercial services to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>enhance the innovation strategy of the Department of Defense to compete effectively against peer adversaries; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>encourage the rapid adoption of commercial advances in technology.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c8c5e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c8c5e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c8c5e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment shall include a review of the use of preferences for commercial products and commercial services in procurement, including an analysis of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>relevant policies, regulations, and oversight processes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>relevant acquisition workforce training and education;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>the role of requirements in the adaptive acquisition framework (as described in Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework”), including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the ability to accommodate evolving commercial functionality and new opportunities identified during market research; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>how phasing and uncertainty in requirements are treated;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>the role of competitive procedures and source selection procedures, including the ability to structure acquisition processes to accommodate—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>multiple or unequal solutions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>emerging solutions that could fulfill program requirements;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the role of planning, programming, and budgeting structures and processes, including appropriations categories;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>systemic biases in favor of custom solutions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>allocation of technical data rights;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>strategies to control modernization and sustainment costs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>the risk to contracting officers and other members of the acquisition workforce of acquiring commercial products and <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1821">135 STAT. 1821</page> commercial services, and incentives and disincentives for taking such risks; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c8c5f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>potential reforms that do not impose additional burdensome and time-consuming constraints on the acquisition process.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c8c5f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c8c5f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c8c5fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c8c5fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c8c5fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Chairman of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council shall brief the congressional defense committees on the results of the required assessment and any actions undertaken to improve compliance with the statutory preference for commercial products and commercial services, including any recommendations to Congress for legislative action.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e44685" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s808" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="808">SEC. 808. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c8c5fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading>BRIEFING ON TRANSPARENCY FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC PROCUREMENT WAIVERS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the extent to which information relating to the use of domestic procurement waivers by the Department of Defense is publicly available.</content></section> <section id="d39579e44695" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s809" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="809">SEC. 809. </num><heading>REPORT ON VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN DOMESTIC PREFERENCE LAWS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c93b2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c93b2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c93b30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1 of each of 2023, 2024, and 2025, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with each Secretary of a military department, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on violations of certain domestic preference laws reported to the Department of Defense and the military departments. Each report shall include such violations that occurred during the previous fiscal year covered by the report.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c93b31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required under subsection (a) shall include the following for each reported violation:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c93b32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The name of the contractor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c93b33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The contract number.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c93b34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The nature of the violation, including which of the certain domestic preference laws was violated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c93b35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The origin of the report of the violation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c93b36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Actions taken or pending by the Secretary concerned in response to the violation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c93b37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Other related matters deemed appropriate by the Secretary concerned.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c93b38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stA/s809/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Domestic Preference Laws Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>certain domestic preference laws</term>” means any provision of section 2533a or 2533b of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, or chapter 83 of title 41 of such Code, that requires or creates a preference for the procurement of goods, articles, materials, or supplies, that are grown, mined, reprocessed, reused, manufactured, or produced in the United States.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1822">135 STAT. 1822</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e44770" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations</heading> <section id="d39579e44775" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s811" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="811">SEC. 811. </num><heading>CERTAIN MULTIYEAR CONTRACTS FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY: BUDGET JUSTIFICATION MATERIALS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c98959-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s811/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch9">Chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76c9d77a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="239c">“§ 239c.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c9d77b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s239c">10 USC 239c</ref>.</p></sidenote> Certain multiyear contracts for acquisition of property: budget justification materials</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c9d77c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c9d77d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Proposal.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31), the Secretary of Defense shall include a proposal for any multiyear contract of the Department entered into under section 2306b of this title that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c9d77e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the head of an agency intends to cancel during the fiscal year; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c9d77f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>with respect to which the head of an agency intends to effect a covered modification during the fiscal year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c9d780-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c9d781-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each proposal required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c9d782-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c9d783-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed assessment of any expected termination costs associated with the proposed cancellation or covered modification of the multiyear contract.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c9d784-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c9d785-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><content>An updated assessment of estimated savings of such cancellation or carrying out the multiyear contract as modified by such covered modification.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c9d786-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>An explanation of the proposed use of previously appropriated funds for advance procurement or procurement of property planned under the multiyear contract before such cancellation or covered modification.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c9d787-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>An assessment of expected impacts of the proposed cancellation or covered modification on the defense industrial base, including workload stability, loss of skilled labor, and reduced efficiencies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c9d788-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c9d789-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>covered modification</term>’ means a modification that will result in a reduction in the quantity of end items to be procured.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c9d78a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>head of an agency</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c9d78b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c9d78c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary of the Army;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c9d78d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Secretary of the Navy; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76c9d78e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Secretary of the Air Force.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1823">135 STAT. 1823</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76c9d78f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s811/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 9 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76c9d790-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 USC 221</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“239c. </designator> <label>Certain multiyear contracts for acquisition of property: budget justification materials.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e44943" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s812" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="812">SEC. 812. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF DEMONSTRATION PROJECT RELATING TO CERTAIN ACQUISITION PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1762/g">Section 1762(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2026</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e44962" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s813" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="813">SEC. 813. </num><heading>OFFICE OF CORROSION POLICY AND OVERSIGHT EMPLOYEE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76ca25b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2228">Section 2228 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ca25b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s813/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76ca4cc3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The Director shall ensure that contractors of the Department of Defense carrying out activities for the prevention and mitigation of corrosion of the military equipment and infrastructure of the Department of Defense employ for such activities a substantial number of individuals who have completed, or who are currently enrolled in, a qualified training program.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ca4cc4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s813/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ca4cc5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s813/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ca4cc6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s813/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ca4cc7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s813/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76ca4cc8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ca4cc9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>require that any training or professional development activities for military personnel or civilian employees of the Department of Defense for the prevention and mitigation of corrosion of the military equipment and infrastructure of the Department of Defense are conducted under a qualified training program that trains and certifies individuals in meeting corrosion control standards that are recognized industry-wide.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ca4cca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s813/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subparagraph (f), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76ca4ccb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ca4ccc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The term ‘<term>qualified training program</term>’ means a training program in corrosion control, mitigation, and prevention that is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ca4ccd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>offered or accredited by an organization that sets industry corrosion standards; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ca4cce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>an industrial coatings applicator training program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (popularly known as the ‘National Apprenticeship Act’; <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s50/etseq">29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.</ref>).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e45072" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s814" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="814">SEC. 814. </num><heading>MODIFIED CONDITION FOR PROMPT CONTRACT PAYMENT ELIGIBILITY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2307/a/2/B">Section 2307(a)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>if the prime contractor agrees or proposes to make payments to the subcontractor</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>if the prime contractor agrees to make payments to the subcontractor</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1824">135 STAT. 1824</page></content></section> <section id="d39579e45094" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="815">SEC. 815. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES: DATA ANALYSIS AND REQUIREMENTS VALIDATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cae90f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2329">Section 2329 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cae910-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cae911-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>February 1, 2023</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cae912-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (4) and (5) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76cb1023-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>be informed by the review of the inventory required by section 2330a(c) using standard guidelines developed under subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76cb1024-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>clearly and separately identify the amount requested and projected for the procurement of contract services for each Defense Agency, Department of Defense Field Activity, command, or military installation for the budget year and the subsequent four fiscal years in the future-years defense program submitted to Congress under section 221.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb1025-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (d) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cb3736-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements Evaluation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76cb3737-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Each Services Requirements Review Board shall evaluate each requirement for a services contract, taking into consideration total force management policies and procedures, available resources, the analyses conducted under subsection (c), and contracting efficacy and efficiency. An evaluation of a services contract for compliance with contracting policies and procedures may not be considered to be an evaluation of a requirement for such services contract.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cb3738-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cb3739-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall establish and issue standard guidelines within the Department of Defense for the evaluation of requirements for services contracts. Any such guidelines issued—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb373a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall be consistent with the ‘Handbook of Contract Function Checklists for Services Acquisition’ issued by the Department of Defense in May 2018, or a successor or other appropriate policy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb373b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cb373c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><content>shall be updated as necessary to incorporate applicable statutory changes to total force management policies and procedures and any other guidelines or procedures relating to the use of Department of Defense civilian employees to perform new functions and functions that are performed by contractors.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cb373d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cb373e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certifications.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The acquisition decision authority for each services contract shall certify—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb373f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cb3740-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>that a task order or statement of work being submitted to a contracting office is in compliance with the standard guidelines;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb3741-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>that all appropriate statutory risk mitigation efforts have been made; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb3742-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>that such task order or statement of work does not include requirements formerly performed by Department of Defense civilian employees.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cb3743-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cb3744-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Audits.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cb3745-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>The Inspector General of the Department of Defense may conduct annual audits to ensure compliance with this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb3746-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (f) and <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the subsequent subsections accordingly; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb3747-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f), as so redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb3748-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 5, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 10, 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb3749-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1825">135 STAT. 1825</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76cb374a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cb374b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>The term ‘<term>acquisition decision authority</term>’ means the designated decision authority for each designated special interest services acquisition category, described in such Department of Defense Instruction.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cb374c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeals</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb5e5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s235">Section 235 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb5e5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 852 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1492">131 Stat. 1492</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2329">10 U.S.C. 2329 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e45324" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s816" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="816">SEC. 816. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF WELDED SHIPBOARD ANCHOR AND MOORING CHAIN FOR NAVAL VESSELS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76cb856f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2534">Section 2534 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb8570-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s816/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb8571-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb8572-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s816/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb8573-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s816/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>A manufacturer</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a manufacturer</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cb8574-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s816/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cb8575-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A manufacturer of welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain for naval vessels meets the requirements of this subsection if the manufacturer is part of the national technology and industrial base.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e45386" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stB/s817" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="817">SEC. 817. </num><heading>REPEAL OF PREFERENCE FOR FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 829 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306">10 U.S.C. 2306 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e45401" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Provisions Relating to Other Transaction Authority</heading> <section id="d39579e45406" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s821" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="821">SEC. 821. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cbd396-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s821/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2371">Section 2371 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cbd397-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s821/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cbd398-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s821/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cbd399-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s821/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cbd39a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s821/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) and (B) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cbd39b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s821/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (h) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cbd39c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance to carry out this section.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cbd39d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s821/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2371b/b/1">Section 2371b(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subsections (e)(1)(B) and (e)(2)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subsection (e)(2)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e45499" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s822" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="822">SEC. 822. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF PRIZE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76cc21be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2374a">Section 2374a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cc21bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s822/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including procurement contracts and other agreements,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>other types of prizes</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1826">135 STAT. 1826</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cc21c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s822/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and for the selection of recipients of procurement contracts and other agreements</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>cash prizes</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cc21c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s822/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>without the approval of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>” before the period at the end; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cc21c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s822/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cc48d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Notice</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cc48d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cc48d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days after a procurement contract or other agreement that exceeds a fair market value of $10,000,000 is awarded under the authority under a program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notice of such award.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cc48d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each notice submitted under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cc48d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the value of the relevant procurement contract or other agreement, as applicable, including all options;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cc48d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a brief description of the research result, technology development, or prototype for which such procurement contract or other agreement, as applicable, was awarded; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cc48d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>an explanation of the benefit to the performance of the military mission of the Department of Defense resulting from the award.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e45596" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="823">SEC. 823. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cc48da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cc48db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DETERMINATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ce1d9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>As soon as practicable but not later than September 30, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each covered entity enters into at least two covered transactions under an authority described in subsection (b), where each such covered transaction includes the system engineering determinations described under subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ce1d9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authorities described under this subsection are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1d9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2371">Section 2371 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, with respect to applied and advanced research project transactions relating to weapons systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1d9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 2371b of such title, with respect to transactions relating to weapons systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1da0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 2373 of such title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1da1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 2358 of such title, with respect to transactions relating to weapons systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ce1da2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Systems Engineering Determinations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1da3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">First determination</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1da4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Success criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of a covered entity that enters into a covered transaction under this section shall identify, in writing, not later than 30 days after entering into such covered transaction, measurable success criteria related to potential military applications of such covered transaction, to be demonstrated not later than the last day of the period of performance for such covered transaction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1da5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Types of determinations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the end of such period of performance, the head <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1827">135 STAT. 1827</page> of the covered entity shall make one of the following determinations:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1da6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>A “Discontinue” determination, under which such head discontinues support of the covered transaction and provides a rationale for such determination.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1da7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>A “Retain and Extend” determination, under which such head ensures continued performance of such covered transaction and extends the period of performance for a specified period of time in order to achieve the success criteria described under subparagraph (A).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1da8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>An “Endorse and Refer” determination, under which such head endorses the covered transaction and refers it to the most appropriate Service Systems Engineering Command, based on the technical attributes of the covered transaction and the associated potential military applications, based on meeting or exceeding the success criteria.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1da9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Written notice</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination made pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be documented in writing and provided to the person performing the covered transaction to which the determination relates.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1daa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Further determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the head of a covered entity issued a “Retain and Extend” determination described in subparagraph (B)(ii), such head shall, at the end of the extension period—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1dab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/1/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>issue an “Endorse and Refer” determination described in subparagraph (B)(iii) if the success criteria are met; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1dac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>issue a “Discontinue” determination described in subparagraph (B)(i) if the success criteria are not met.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1dad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Second determination</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1dae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Systems engineering plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of the Service Systems Engineering Command that receives a referral from an “Endorse and Refer” determination described in paragraph (1)(B)(iii) shall, not later than 30 days after receipt of such referral, formulate a systems engineering plan with the person performing the referred covered transaction, technical experts of the Department of Defense, and any prospective program executive officers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1daf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The systems engineering plan required under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1db0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Measurable baseline technical capability, based on meeting the success criteria described in paragraph (1)(A).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1db1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Measurable transition technical capability, based on the technical needs of the prospective program executive officers to support a current or future program of record.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce1db2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ce1db3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ce1db4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Discrete technical development activities necessary to progress from the baseline technical capability to the transition technical capability, including an approximate cost and schedule, including activities that provide resolution to issues relating to—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>interfaces;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1828">135 STAT. 1828</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>data rights;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>Federal Government technical requirements;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/iii/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>specific platform technical integration;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/iii/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>software development;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/iii/VI" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VI">(VI) </num><content>component, subsystem, or system prototyping;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/iii/VII" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VII">(VII) </num><content>scale models;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/iii/VIII" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VIII">(VIII) </num><content>technical manuals;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/iii/IX" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IX">(IX) </num><content>lifecycle sustainment needs; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/iii/X" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="X">(X) </num><content>other needs identified by the relevant program executive officer.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Identification and commitment of funding sources to complete the activities under clause (iii).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Types of determinations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the end of the schedule required by subparagraph (B)(iii), the head of the Service Systems Engineering Command shall make one of the following determinations:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>A “Discontinue” determination, under which such head discontinues support of the covered transaction and provides a rationale for such determination.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>A “Retain and Extend” determination, under which such head ensures continued performance of such covered transaction within the Service Systems Engineering Command and extends the period of performance for a specified period of time in order to—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/C/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>successfully complete the systems engineering plan required under subparagraph (A); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/C/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>issue specific remedial or additional activities to the person performing the covered transaction.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>An “Endorse and Refer” determination, under which such head endorses the covered transaction and refers it to a program executive officer, based on successful completion of the systems engineering plan required under subparagraph (A).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Written notice</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination made pursuant to subparagraph (C) shall be documented in writing and provided to the person performing the covered transaction to which the determination relates and any prospective program executive officers for such covered transaction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Further determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the head of the Service Systems Engineering Command issued a “Retain and Extend” determination described in subparagraph (C)(ii), such head shall, at the end of the extension period—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>issue an “Endorse and Refer” determination described in subparagraph (C)(iii) if the transition technical capability criteria are met; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/c/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>issue a “Discontinue” determination described in subparagraph (B)(i) if the success criteria are not met.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ce44da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Priority for Covered Transaction Selection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In selecting a covered transaction under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize those covered transactions that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>are being initially demonstrated at a covered entity;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1829">135 STAT. 1829</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>demonstrate a high potential to be further developed by a Service Systems Engineering Command; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>demonstrate a high potential to be used in a program of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ce44de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notifications</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after a covered transaction is entered into pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of such covered transaction.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ce44e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ce44e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updates</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after such a covered transaction is entered into, and every 120 days thereafter until the action specified in subsection (c)(1)(B)(i), (c)(2)(C)(i), or (c)(2)(C)(iii) occurs, the Secretary of Defense shall provide written updates to the congressional defense committees on the actions being taken by the Department to comply with the requirements of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ce44e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ce44e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives with a detailed plan to implement the requirements of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ce44e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/g/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered entity</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Defense Innovation Unit;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Strategic Capabilities Office; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/g/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/g/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>covered transaction</term>” means a transaction, procurement, or project conducted pursuant to an authority listed in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ce44eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s823/g/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>Service Systems Engineering Command</term>” means the specific Department of Defense command that reports through a chain of command to the head of a military department that specializes in the systems engineering of a system, subsystem, component, or capability area.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e46007" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="824">SEC. 824. </num><heading>RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE USE OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cf073c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review and Recommendations Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf073d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cf073e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall review the current use, and the authorities, regulations, and policies related to the use, of other transaction authority under sections 2371 and 2371b of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, and assess the merits of modifying or expanding such authorities with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf073f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the inclusion in such transactions for the Government and contractors to include force majeure provisions to deal with unforeseen circumstances in execution of the transaction;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf0740-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cf0741-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the determination of the traditional or nontraditional status of an entity based on the parent company or majority owner of the entity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf0742-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cf0743-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the determination of the traditional or nontraditional status of an entity based on the status of an entity as a qualified businesses wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1830">135 STAT. 1830</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf0744-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the ability of the Department of Defense to award agreements for prototypes with all of the costs of the prototype project provided by private sector partners of the participant to the transaction for such prototype project, to allow for expedited transition into follow-on production agreements for appropriate technologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf0745-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the ability of the Department of Defense to award agreements for procurement, including without the need for prototyping;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf0746-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the ability of the Department of Defense to award agreements for sustainment of capabilities, including without the need for prototyping;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf0747-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>the ability of the Department of Defense to award agreements to support the organic industrial base;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf0748-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>the ability of the Department of Defense to award agreements for prototyping of services or acquisition of services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf2e59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the need for alternative authorities or policies to more effectively and efficiently execute agreements with private sector consortia;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf2e5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/1/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>the ability of the Department of Defense to monitor and report on individual awards made under consortium-based other transactions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf2e5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/1/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>other issues as identified by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf2e5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/a/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified businesses wholly-owned through an employee stock ownership plan defined</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>qualified businesses wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan</term>” means an S corporation (as defined in section 1361(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for which 100 percent of the outstanding stock is held through an employee stock ownership plan (as defined in section 4975(e)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cf2e5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Issues Identified and Recommendations for Changes to Policies or Authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the review under paragraph (1) of subsection (a), with respect to each issue described in subparagraphs (A) through (K) of such paragraph, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf2e5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identify relevant issues and challenges with the use of the authority under section 2371 or 2371b of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf2e5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>discuss the advantages and disadvantages of modifying or expanding the authority under section 2371 or 2371b of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, to address issues under paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf2e60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>identify policy changes that will be made to address issues identified under paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf2e61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cf2e62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cf2e63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>make recommendations to the congressional defense committees for new or modified statutory authorities to address issues identified under paragraph (1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cf2e64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>provide such other information as determined appropriate by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cf2e65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s824/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cf2e66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cf2e67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing activities undertaken pursuant to this section, as well as issues identified, policy changes proposed, justifications for such proposed policy changes, and recommendations for legislative changes.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1831">135 STAT. 1831</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e46177" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="825">SEC. 825. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cf2e68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4021">10 USC 4021 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN DEFENSE ACQUISITION ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cfcaa9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Identifying Certain Acquisition Agreements and Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall establish procedures to identify organizations performing on individual projects under the following types of awards:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cfcaaa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Other transaction agreements pursuant to the authorities under section 2371 and 2371b of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cfcaab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Individual task orders awarded under a task order contract (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304d">section 2304d of title 10, United States Code</ref>), including individual task orders issued to a federally funded research and development center.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cfcaac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><chapeau>For initial agreements covered under subsection (a), the procedures required under subsection (a) shall include, but not be limited to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cfcaad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the participants to the transaction (other than the Federal Government);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cfcaae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>each business selected to perform work under the transaction by a participant to the transaction that is a consortium of private entities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cfcaaf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the date on which each participant entered into the transaction;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cfcab0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the amount of the transaction; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cfcab1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>other related matters the Secretary deems appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cfcab2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><chapeau>For follow-on contracts, agreements, or transactions covered under subsection (a), the procedures required under subsection (a) shall include, but not be limited to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cfcab3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identification of the initial covered contract or transaction and each subsequent follow-on contract or transaction;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cfcab4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the awardee;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cfcab5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the amount;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cfcab6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the date awarded; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76cfcab7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>other related matters the Secretary deems appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cfcab8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cfcab9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cfcaba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cfcabb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>The Administrator of the General Services Administration shall update the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) within 180 days to collect the data required under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cfcabc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less than annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of agreements and activities described in subsection (a) and associated funding.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76cfcabd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stC/s825/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cfcabe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cfcabf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76cfcac0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Database.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Publication of Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish procedures to collect information on individual agreements and activities described in this section and associated funding in an online, public, searchable database, unless the Secretary deems such disclosure inappropriate for individual agreements based on national security concerns.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1832">135 STAT. 1832</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e46316" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Provisions Relating to Software and Technology</heading> <section id="d39579e46321" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s831" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="831">SEC. 831. </num><heading>TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION FEATURES ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d018e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s831/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2357">Section 2357 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d03ff2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s831/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d03ff3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s831/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Any</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d03ff4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s831/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d03ff5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d03ff6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary may deem the portion of the costs of the contractor described in paragraph (1) with respect to a designated system as allowable independent research and development costs under the regulations issued under section 2372 of this title if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d03ff7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the designated system receives Milestone B approval; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d03ff8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d03ff9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary determines that doing so would further the purposes of this section.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d03ffa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s831/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d03ffb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s831/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d03ffc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s831/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d03ffd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76d03ffe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>independent research and development costs</term>’ has the meaning given the term in section 31.205-18 of <ref href="/us/cfr/t48">title 48, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76d03fff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Milestone B approval</term>’ has the meaning given the term in section 2366(e)(7) of this title.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d04000-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s831/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d04001-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d04002-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Revision.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d04003-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4067">10 USC 4067 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to conform with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2357">section 2357 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e46451" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s832" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="832">SEC. 832. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ENHANCED TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED AT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LABORATORIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76d08e24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 801(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2514">10 U.S.C. 2514 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d08e25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s832/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (e) as subsection (f);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d08e26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s832/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (d) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d08e27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d08e28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d08e29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data Collection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a plan to collect and analyze data on the use of authority under this section for the purposes of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d08e2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>developing and sharing best practices; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d08e2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>providing information to the Secretary of Defense and Congress on the use of authority under this section and related policy issues.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d08e2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees on the activities carried out under this section not later than December 31, 2025.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d08e2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s832/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2026</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1833">135 STAT. 1833</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e46534" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="833">SEC. 833. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d0b53e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON ACQUISITION PRACTICES FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d23bdf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d262f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment or the Under Secretary’s designee, shall establish a pilot program (in this section referred to as the “Pilot Program”) to develop and implement unique acquisition mechanisms for emerging technologies in order to increase the speed of transition of emerging technologies into acquisition programs or into operational use.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d262f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the Pilot Program, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d262f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>identify, and award agreements to, not less than four new projects supporting high-priority defense modernization activities, consistent with the National Defense Strategy, with consideration given to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d262f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>offensive missile capabilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d262f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>space-based assets;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d262f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>personnel and quality of life improvement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d262f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>energy generation and storage; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d262f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>any other area activities the Under Secretary determines appropriate;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d262f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d262f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Acquisition plan.</p></sidenote><chapeau>develop a unique acquisition plan for each project identified pursuant to paragraph (1) that is significantly novel from standard Department of Defense acquisition practices, including the use of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d262fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>alternative price evaluation models;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d262fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>alternative independent cost estimation methodologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d262fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>alternative market research methods;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d262fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d262fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>continuous assessment of performance metrics to measure project value for use in program management and oversight;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d262ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d26300-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p></sidenote><content>alternative intellectual property strategies, including activities to support modular open system approaches (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2446a/b">section 2446a(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>) and reduce life-cycle and sustainment costs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d26301-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>other alternative practices identified by the Under Secretary;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d26302-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>execute the acquisition plans described in paragraph (2) and award agreements in an expedited manner; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d26303-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d26304-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d26305-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d26306-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>determine if existing authorities are sufficient to carry out the activities described in this subsection and, if not, submit to the congressional defense committees recommendations for statutory reforms that will provide sufficient authority.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d26307-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d26308-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulation Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish mechanisms for the Under Secretary to waive, upon request, regulations, directives, or policies of the Department of Defense, a military service, or a Defense Agency with respect to a project awarded an agreement under the Pilot Program if the Under Secretary determines that such a waiver furthers the purposes of the Pilot Program, unless such waiver would be prohibited by a provision of a Federal statute or common law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d26309-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement Termination</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1834">135 STAT. 1834</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d2630a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may establish procedures to terminate agreements awarded under the Pilot Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d2630b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d28a1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification required</inline>.—</heading><content>Any procedure established under paragraph (1) shall require that, not later than 30 days prior to the termination of any agreement under such procedure, notice of such termination shall be provided to the congressional defense committees.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d28a1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program Advisory Group</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d28a1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish a Pilot Program advisory group to advise the Under Secretary on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the selection, management and elements of projects under the Pilot Program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a21-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the collection of data regarding the use of the Pilot Program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a22-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the termination of agreements under the Pilot Program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d28a25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The members of the advisory group established under paragraph (1) shall be appointed as follows:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>One member from each military department (as defined under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>), appointed by the Secretary of the military department concerned.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>One member appointed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>One member appointed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>One member appointed by the Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office of the Department of Defense.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>One member appointed by the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>One member appointed by the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/2/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>One member appointed by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>Members of the advisory group shall be appointed not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the pilot program under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">FACA non-applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Advisory Committee Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>) shall not apply to the advisory group established under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d28a2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d28a31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less than annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on activities performed under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Budget justification materials</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish procedures to clearly identify all projects under the Pilot Program in budget justification materials submitted to Congress.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d28a33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data Requirements</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1835">135 STAT. 1835</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Collection and analysis of data</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall establish mechanisms to collect and analyze data on the execution of the Pilot Program for the purpose of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>developing and sharing best practices for achieving goals established for the Pilot Program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>providing information to the Secretary and the congressional defense committees on the execution of the Pilot Program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/g/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>providing information to the Secretary and the congressional defense committees on related policy issues.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d28a39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data strategy required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may not establish the Pilot Program prior to completion of a plan for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/g/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>meeting the requirements of this subsection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/g/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>collecting the data required to carry out an evaluation of the lessons learned from the Pilot Program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/g/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d28a3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>conducting such evaluation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d28a3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Pilot Program shall terminate on the earlier of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the date on which each project identified under subsection (b)(1) has either been completed or has had all agreements awarded to such project under the Pilot Program terminated; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d28a40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s833/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d28a41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e46939" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="834">SEC. 834. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d28a42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4061">10 USC 4061 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO ACCELERATE THE PROCUREMENT AND FIELDING OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d34d93-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a competitive, merit-based pilot program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies by, with respect to such technologies—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d34d94-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>reducing acquisition or life-cycle costs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d34d95-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>addressing technical risks;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d34d96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>improving the timeliness and thoroughness of test and evaluation outcomes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d34d97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>rapidly implementing such technologies to directly support defense missions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d34d98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d34d99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidelines for the operation of the pilot program established under this section. At a minimum such guidelines shall provide for the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d34d9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The issuance of one or more solicitations for proposals by the Department of Defense in support of the pilot program, with a priority established for technologies developed by small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632</ref>)) or nontraditional defense contractors (as defined under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">section 2302 of title 10, United States Code</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d34d9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>A process for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d34d9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d34d9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote><content>the review of proposals received in response to a solicitation issued under paragraph (1) by the Secretary of Defense and by each Secretary of a military department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d34d9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the merit-based selection of the most promising cost-effective proposals; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d34d9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the procurement of goods or services offered by such a proposal through contracts, cooperative agreements, <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1836">135 STAT. 1836</page> other transaction authority, or by another appropriate process.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d34da0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of funding provided for any proposal selected for an award under the pilot program established under this section shall not exceed $50,000,000, unless the Secretary (or designee of the Secretary) approves a greater amount of funding.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d34da1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data Collection</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d34da2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d34da3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan required before implementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may not provide funding under this section until the date on which the Secretary—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d374b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>completes a plan for carrying out the data collection required under paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d374b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>submits the plan to the congressional defense committees.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d374b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d374b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data collection required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall collect and analyze data on the pilot program established under this section for the purposes of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d374b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>developing and sharing best practices for achieving the objectives of the pilot program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d374b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>providing information on the implementation of the pilot program and related policy issues; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d374ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>reporting to the congressional defense committees as required under subsection (e).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d374bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d374bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Biannual Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1 and September 1 of each year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act until the termination of the pilot program established under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d374bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s834/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2027.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e47118" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="835">SEC. 835. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT STUDY ON TECHNICAL DEBT IN SOFTWARE-INTENSIVE SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d4380e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d4380f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to study technical debt in software-intensive systems, as determined by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d43810-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d43811-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d43812-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d43813-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required under subsection (a) shall include analyses and recommendations, including actionable and specific guidance and any recommendations for statutory or regulatory modifications, on the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d43814-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Qualitative and quantitative measures which can be used to identify a desired future state for software-intensive systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d43815-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Qualitative and quantitative measures that can be used to assess technical debt.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d43816-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Policies for data access to identify and assess technical debt and best practices for software-intensive systems to make such data appropriately available for use.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d43817-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Forms of technical debt which are suitable for objective or subjective analysis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d43818-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Current practices of Department of Defense software-intensive systems to track and use data related to technical debt.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1837">135 STAT. 1837</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d43819-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Appropriate individuals or organizations that should be responsible for the identification and assessment of technical debt, including the organization responsible for independent assessments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4381a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Scenarios, frequency, or program phases during which technical debt should be assessed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4381b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d4381c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d4381d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>Best practices to identify, assess, and monitor the accumulating costs technical debt.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4381e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d4381f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><content>Criteria to support decisions by appropriate officials on whether to incur, carry, or reduce technical debt.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d43820-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Practices for the Department of Defense to incrementally adopt to initiate practices for managing or reducing technical debt.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d43821-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Data and Records</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the federally funded research and development center selected under subsection (a) has sufficient resources and access to technical data, individuals, organizations, and records necessary to complete the study required under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d43822-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after entering the agreement described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the study required under subsection (b), along with any additional information and views as desired in publicly releasable and unclassified forms. The Secretary may also include a classified annex to the study as necessary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d43823-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d43824-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d43825-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d43826-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d43827-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on activities undertaken and planned to conduct the study required by subsection (a), including any barriers to conducting such activities and the resources to be provided to conduct such activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d43828-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d43829-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim briefing required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 12 months after entering into the agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on interim analyses and recommendations described in subsection (b) including those that could require modifications to guidance, regulations, or statute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4382a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d4382b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d4382c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final briefing required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the report required by subsection (d) is submitted, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on a plan and schedule for implementing the recommendations provided in the report.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d4382d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/f" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Debt Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>technical debt</term>” means an element of design or implementation that is expedient in the short term, but that would result in a technical context that can make a future change costlier or impossible.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e47291" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="836">SEC. 836. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d4382e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s501">10 USC 501 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>CADRE OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION EXPERTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d4fb7f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d4fb80-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall establish a cadre of personnel who are experts in software development, acquisition, and sustainment to improve the effectiveness of software development, acquisition, and sustainment programs or activities of the Department of Defense.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1838">135 STAT. 1838</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d4fb81-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Structure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4fb82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>shall ensure the cadre has the appropriate number of members;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4fb83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>shall establish an appropriate leadership structure and office within which the cadre shall be managed; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4fb84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d4fb85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>shall determine the appropriate officials to whom members of the cadre shall report.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d4fb86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish processes to assign members of the cadre to provide—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4fb87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>expertise on matters relating to software development, acquisition, and sustainment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4fb88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>support for appropriate programs or activities of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d4fb89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4fb8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d4fb8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d4fb8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the President of the Defense Acquisition University and in consultation with academia and industry, shall develop a career path, including development opportunities, exchanges, talent management programs, and training, for the cadre. The Under Secretary may use existing personnel and acquisition authorities to establish the cadre, as appropriate, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4fb8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9903">section 9903 of title 5, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4fb8e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>authorities relating to services contracting;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4fb8f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4701/etseq">42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d4fb90-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/d/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>authorities relating to exchange programs with industry.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d521a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assignments</inline>.—</heading><content>Civilian personnel from within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, military departments, Defense Agencies, and combatant commands may be assigned to serve as members of the cadre.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d521a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preference</inline>.—</heading><content>In establishing the cadre, the Under Secretary shall give preference to civilian employees of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d521a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support of Members of the Armed Forces</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall continue to support efforts of the Secretaries concerned to place members of the Armed Forces in software development, acquisition, and sustainment positions and develop software competence in members of the Armed Forces, including those members with significant technical skill sets and experience but who lack formal education, training, or a technology-focused military occupation specialty.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d521a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d521a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment is authorized to use amounts in the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account (established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1705">section 1705 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) for the purpose of recruitment, training, and retention of members of the cadre, including by using such amounts to pay salaries of newly hired members of the cadre for up to three years.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d521a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall ensure compliance with applicable total force management policies, requirements, and restrictions provided in sections 129a, 2329, and 2461 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1839">135 STAT. 1839</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e47471" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Provisions Relating to Supply Chain Security</heading> <section id="d39579e47476" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="841">SEC. 841. </num><heading>MODERNIZATION OF ACQUISITION PROCESSES TO ENSURE INTEGRITY OF INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76d5e4f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2509">Section 2509 of title 10, United States Code</ref> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e4f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e4f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>existing</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e4fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>across the acquisition process</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>in the Department</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e4fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (f) and (g);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e4fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e4fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (a) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d5e4fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Objective</inline>.—</heading><content>The objective of subsection (a) shall be to employ digital tools, technologies, and approaches to ensure the accessibility of relevant defense industrial base data to key decision-makers in the Department.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e4ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c), as so redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e500-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in implementing subsections (a) and (b)</quotedText>” before the period at the end; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e501-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e502-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A)(viii), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” before the period at the end; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e503-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e504-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/5/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>in the text preceding clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>constitute</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>constitutes or may constitute</quotedText>” ; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e505-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/5/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in clause (vii), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” before the period at the end;</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e506-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>in subsection (d)(11), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as deemed appropriate by the Secretary</quotedText>” before the period at the end; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e507-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e), as so redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e508-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e509-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/7/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>timely</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e50a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/7/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e50b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/7/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> clause (ii) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentDown3 fontsize10" id="y76d5e50c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d5e50d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A description of modern data infrastructure, tools, and applications and an assessment of the extent to which new capabilities would improve the effectiveness and efficiency of mitigating the risks described in subsection (c)(2).”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e50e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/7/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in clause (iii), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including the following</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>provides data</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d5e50f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s841/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76d60c20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y76d60c21-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d60c22-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d60c23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Based on the findings pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall develop a unified set of activities to modernize the systems of record, data sources and collection methods, and data exposure mechanisms. The unified set of activities should include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d60c24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d60c25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>the ability to continuously collect data on, assess, and mitigate risks;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1840">135 STAT. 1840</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d60c26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>data analytics and business intelligence tools and methods; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d60c27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>continuous development and continuous delivery of secure software to implement the activities.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76d60c28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d60c29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Risk assessments.</p></sidenote><content>In connection with the assessments described in this section, the Secretary shall develop capabilities to map supply chains and to assess risks to the supply chain for major end items by business sector, vendor, program, part, and other metrics as determined by the Secretary.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e47726" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s842" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="842">SEC. 842. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO ANALYSES OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES FOR ACTION TO ADDRESS SOURCING AND INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76d65a4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 849 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d65a4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 USC 4811 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d65a4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s842/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d65a4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s842/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than January 15, 2022,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>With respect to items listed in paragraphs (1) through (13) of subsection (c), not later than January 15, 2022, and with respect to items listed in paragraphs (14) through (19) of such subsection, not later than January 15, 2023,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d65a4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s842/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d65a4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s842/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>With respect to items listed in paragraphs (1) through (13) of subsection (c), during the 2022 calendar year, and with respect to items listed in paragraphs (14) through (19) of such subsection, during the 2023 calendar year</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d65a50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s842/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>submitted during the 2022 calendar year</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d65a51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s842/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76d68162-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">“(14) </num><content>Beef products.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76d68163-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">“(15) </num><content>Molybdenum and molybdenum alloys.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76d68164-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">“(16) </num><content>Optical transmission equipment, including optical fiber and cable equipment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76d68165-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">“(17) </num><content>Armor on tactical ground vehicles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76d68166-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">“(18) </num><content>Graphite processing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76d68167-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">“(19) </num><content>Advanced AC–DC power converters.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e47829" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="843">SEC. 843. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d68168-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3344">10 USC 3344 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>ASSURING INTEGRITY OF OVERSEAS FUEL SUPPLIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d6f699-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before awarding a contract to an offeror for the supply of fuel for any overseas contingency operation, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d6f69a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that no otherwise responsible offeror is disqualified for such award on the basis of an unsupported denial of access to a facility or equipment by the host nation government; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d6f69b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d6f69c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d6f69d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>require assurances that the offeror will comply with the requirements of subsections (b) and (c).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d6f69e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An offeror for the supply of fuel for any overseas contingency operation shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d6f69f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d6f6a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>certify that the provided fuel, in whole or in part, or derivatives of such fuel, is not sourced from a nation or region prohibited from selling petroleum to the United States; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1841">135 STAT. 1841</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d6f6a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d6f6a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d6f6a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Verification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d6f6a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d6f6a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>furnish such records as are necessary to verify compliance with such anticorruption statutes and regulations as the Secretary determines necessary, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d6f6a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s78dd–1/etseq">15 U.S.C. 78dd–1 et seq.</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d71db7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the regulations contained in parts 120 through 130 of <ref href="/us/cfr/t22">title 22, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, or successor regulations (commonly known as the “International Traffic in Arms Regulations”);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d71db8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the regulations contained in parts 730 through 774 of <ref href="/us/cfr/t15">title 15, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, or successor regulations (commonly known as the “Export Administration Regulations”); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d71db9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>such regulations as may be promulgated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d71dba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d71dbb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d71dbc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s843/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Tradeoff Processes</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Defense awards a contract for fuel procurement for an overseas contingency operation, the contracting officer for such contract shall consider tradeoff processes (as described in subpart 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or any successor regulation), including consideration of past performance evaluation, cost, anticorruption training, and compliance. With respect to any such contract awarded for which the contracting officer does not consider tradeoff processes, the contracting officer shall, before issuing a solicitation for such contract, submit to the Secretary a written justification for not considering tradeoff processes in awarding such contract.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e47950" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s844" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="844">SEC. 844. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d71dbd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 USC 4811 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ASSESSMENT OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN ITEMS TO ADDRESS SUPPLY CHAIN VULNERABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d76bde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s844/a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>dual-use</term>” has the meaning given in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2500">section 2500 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d76bdf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s844/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall assess the requirements of the Department of Defense for dual-use items covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533a">section 2533a of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d76be0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s844/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop or revise and implement relevant policies to track and reduce fluctuations in supply chain forecasting and encourage predictable demand requirements for annual procurements of such dual-use items by the Office the Secretary of Defense, each military department, and the Defense Logistics Agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d76be1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s844/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d76be2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s844/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d76be3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s844/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the assessment conducted under subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d76be4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s844/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subparagraph (A) shall be submitted in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex to the extent required to protect the national security of the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d76be5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s844/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly briefings</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d76be6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s844/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d76be7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d76be8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2023, and quarterly thereafter until March 1, 2026, each Secretary <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1842">135 STAT. 1842</page> of a military department and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall brief the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on the fluctuations in supply chain forecasting and demand requirements for each dual-use item covered by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533a">section 2533a of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d76be9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s844/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation</inline>.—</heading><content>Each briefing under subparagraph (A) shall be accompanied by documentation regarding the particular points of discussion for that briefing, including the fluctuations described in such subparagraph, expressed as a percentage.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e48068" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s845" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="845">SEC. 845. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d792fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t30/s1606">30 USC 1606 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense shall cooperate with the Secretary of Energy to ensure that the priorities of the Department of Defense with respect to the research and development of alternative technologies to, and methods for the extraction, processing, and recycling of, critical minerals (as defined in section 2(b) of the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research, and Development Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t30/s1601/b">30 U.S.C. 1601(b)</ref>)) are considered and included where feasible in the associated research and development activities funded by the Secretary of Energy pursuant to the program established under paragraph (g) of section 7002 of division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/260">Public Law 116–260</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d39579e48086" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="846">SEC. 846. </num><heading>REPORT ON THE MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING EDUCATION PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d8082b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d8082c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2023, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Manufacturing Engineering Education Program established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2196">section 2196 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (referred to in this section as the “Program”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d8082d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements for the Program:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d8082e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d8082f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d80830-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Grants.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of activities conducted, and grants or awards made, during the previous fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d80831-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The extent to which the Program can be modified to improve collaboration among institutions of higher education, career and technical education programs, workforce development boards, labor organizations, and organizations representing defense industrial base contractors to focus on career pathways for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d80832-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d80833-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d80834-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the benefits and costs of enhancing or expanding the Program to include individuals attending secondary schools and career and technical education programs not considered institutions of higher education.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d82f45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d82f46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d82f47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for legislative changes or other incentives that could improve career pathways for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing, particularly in support of the defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d82f48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Other related matters the Secretary deems appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d82f49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d82f4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>career and technical education</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s2302">20 U.S.C. 2302</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1843">135 STAT. 1843</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d82f4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>defense industrial base contractor</term>” means a prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier) in the defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d82f4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>institution of higher education</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001">section 1001 of title 20, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d82f4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/c/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>labor organization</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 <ref href="/us/usc/t14/s152">14 U.S.C. 152</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d82f4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/c/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The term “<term>workforce development board</term>” means a State board or a local board, as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t29/s3102">29 U.S.C. 3102</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e48210" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s847" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="847">SEC. 847. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d82f4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 USC 4811 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PLAN AND REPORT ON REDUCTION OF RELIANCE ON SERVICES, SUPPLIES, OR MATERIALS FROM COVERED COUNTRIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d85660-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d85661-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall develop and implement a plan to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d85662-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>reduce the reliance of the United States on services, supplies, or materials obtained from sources located in geographic areas controlled by covered countries; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d85663-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>mitigate the risks to national security and the defense supply chain arising from the reliance of the United States on such sources for services, supplies, or materials to meet critical defense requirements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d85664-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the plan required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d85665-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Country Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered country</term>” means North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e48260" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s848" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="848">SEC. 848. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d87d76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">China.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d87d77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4651">10 USC 4651 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS FROM THE XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d8cb98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on the Availability of Funds for Certain Procurements From XUAR</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to knowingly procure any products mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part by forced labor from XUAR or from an entity that has used labor from within or transferred from XUAR as part of a “poverty alleviation” or “pairing assistance” program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d8cb99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d8cb9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d8cb9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification. </p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rulemaking</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue rules to require a certification from offerors for contracts with the Department of Defense stating the offeror has made a good faith effort to determine that forced labor from XUAR, as described in subsection (a), was not or will not be used in the performance of such contract.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d8cb9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d8cb9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>forced labor</term>” means all work or service which is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d8cb9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>person</term>” means—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1844">135 STAT. 1844</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d8cb9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a natural person, corporation, company, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d8cba0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any successor, subunit, parent entity, or subsidiary of, or any entity under common ownership or control with, any entity described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d8cba1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>XUAR</term>” means the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e48333" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Industrial Base Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e48338" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="851">SEC. 851. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ACQUISITION RESTRICTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76d9b602-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533d">Section 2533d of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d9b603-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d9b604-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 1, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the date determined under paragraph (3)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d9b605-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76d9b606-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Paragraph (1) shall take effect on January 1, 2027.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d9b607-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d9b608-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d9b609-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>specified type of</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>means any</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d9b60a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(as such terms are defined under sections 103 and 103a of title 41, respectively)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d9b60b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76d9dd1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>is a component of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d9dd1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a defense security system; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76d9dd1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a system, other than a defense security system, that transmits or stores information and which the Secretary identifies as national security sensitive in the contract under which such printed circuit board is acquired.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76d9dd1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76d9dd20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76da0431-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial product; commercial service; commercially available off-the shelf item</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms ‘commercial product’, ‘commercial service’, and ‘commercially available off-the-shelf item’ have the meanings given such terms in sections 103, 103a, and 104 of title 41, respectively.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76da0432-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Defense security system</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da0433-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>defense security system</term>’ means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76da0434-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>involves command and control of an armed force;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76da0435-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76da0436-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1845">135 STAT. 1845</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da0437-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Subparagraph (A)(iii) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76da0438-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specified type</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>specified type</term>’ means a printed circuit board that is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da0439-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data and is commonly connected to a network, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da043a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any other end item, good, or product specified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d)(2).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da2b4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (d) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76da525c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rulemaking</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da525d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary may issue rules providing that subsection (a) may not apply with respect to an acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available off-the-shelf items if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da525e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the contractor is capable of meeting minimum requirements that the Secretary deems necessary to provide for the security of national security networks and weapon systems; including, at a minimum, compliance with section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da525f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>either—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76da5260-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Government and the contractor have agreed to a contract requiring the contractor to take certain actions to ensure the integrity and security of the item, including protecting the item from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76da5261-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Secretary has determined that the contractor has adopted such procedures, tools, and methods for identifying the sources of components of such item, based on commercial best practices, that meet or exceed the applicable trusted supply chain and operational security standards of the Department of Defense.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da5262-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76da5263-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary may issue rules specifying end items, goods, and products for which a printed circuit board that is a component thereof shall be a specified type if the Secretary has promulgated final regulations, after an opportunity for notice and comment that is not less than 12 months, implementing this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da5264-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, avoid imposing contractual certification requirements with respect to the acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, or commercially available off-the-shelf items.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76da5265-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Independent Assessment of Printed Circuit Boards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 841(d) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76da5266-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3764">134 Stat. 3764</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da5267-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1846">135 STAT. 1846</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da5268-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the date of enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da5269-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall seek to enter</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall enter</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da526a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to include printed circuit boards in commercial products or services, or in</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to include printed circuit boards in other commercial or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da526b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the scope of mission critical</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>types of systems, other than defense security systems (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533d/c">section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>), that should be subject to the prohibition in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533d/a">section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da526c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the heading for paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">department of defense</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Department of defense</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da526d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 1, 2023</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da526e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in the heading for paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">congress</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Congress</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76da526f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s851/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76da5270-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>the recommendations of the report.</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems, other than defense security systems (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533d/c">section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>), or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533d/a">section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e48738" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s852" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="852">SEC. 852. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF PILOT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED CAPABILITIES WITH PARTNERSHIP INTERMEDIARIES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76dac7a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 851 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1510">133 Stat. 1510</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2283">10 U.S.C. 2283 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76db8af2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="851">“SEC. 851. </num><heading class="fontsize12">PILOT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED CAPABILITIES WITH PARTNERSHIP INTERMEDIARIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76db8af3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may authorize the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command to use funds described in subsection (b) for a pilot program under which the Commander shall make, through the use of a partnership intermediary, covered awards to small business concerns to develop technology-enhanced capabilities for special operations forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76db8af4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funds</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76db8af5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The funds described in this subsection are funds transferred to the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command to carry out the pilot program established under this section from funds available to be expended by each covered entity pursuant to section 9(f) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/f">15 U.S.C. 638(f)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76db8af6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76db8af7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal year</inline>.—</heading><content>A covered entity may not transfer to the Commander an amount greater than 10 percent of the funds available to be expended by such covered entity pursuant to such section 9(f) for a fiscal year.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1847">135 STAT. 1847</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76db8af8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Aggregate amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The aggregate amount of funds to be transferred to the Commander may not exceed $20,000,000.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76db8af9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Partnership Intermediaries</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76db8afa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commander may modify an existing agreement with a partnership intermediary to assist the Commander in carrying out the pilot program under this section, including with respect to the award of contracts and agreements to small business concerns.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76db8afb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds described in subsection (b) may be used to pay a partnership intermediary for any costs associated with the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb20c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to a covered award made under this section, the Commander shall gather data on the role of the partnership intermediary to include the—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb20d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>staffing structure;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb20e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>funding sources; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb20f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>methods for identifying and evaluating small business concerns eligible for a covered award.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dbb210-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb211-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dbb212-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1 of each year until October 1, 2026, the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb213-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a description of each agreement with a partnership intermediary entered into pursuant to this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb214-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>for each covered award made under this section—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb215-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a description of the role served by the partnership intermediary;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb216-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the amount of funds obligated;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb217-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>an identification of the small business concern that received such covered award;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb218-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>a description of the use of such covered award;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb219-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>a description of the role served by the program manager (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1737">section 1737 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) of the covered entity with respect to the small business concern that received such covered award, including a description of interactions and the process of the program manager in producing a past performance evaluation of such concern; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb21a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>the benefits achieved as a result of the use of a partnership intermediary for the pilot program established under this section as compared to previous efforts of the Commander to increase participation by small business concerns in the development of technology-enhanced capabilities for special operations forces; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb21b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dbb21c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>a plan detailing how each covered entity will apply lessons learned from the pilot program to improve processes for directly working with and supporting small business concerns to develop technology-enhanced capabilities for special operations forces.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1848">135 STAT. 1848</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb21d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dbb21e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dbb21f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The final report required under this subsection shall include, along with the requirements of paragraph (1), a recommendation regarding—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb220-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>whether and for how long the pilot program established under this section should be extended; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb221-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>whether to increase funding for the pilot program, including a justification for such an increase.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dbb222-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2025.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dbb223-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb224-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>covered award</term>’ means an award made under the Small Business Innovation Research Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb225-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered entity</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb226-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Army;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb227-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Navy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb228-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Air Force;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb229-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Marine Corps;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb22a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>the Space Force; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb22b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>any element of the Department of Defense that makes awards under the Small Business Innovation Research Program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb22c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>partnership intermediary</term>’ has the meaning given the term in section 23(c) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s3715/c">15 U.S.C. 3715(c)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb22d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The term ‘<term>small business concern</term>’ has the meaning given the term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb22e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Small Business Innovation Research Program</term>’ has the meaning given the term in section 9(e) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/e">15 U.S.C. 638(e)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dbb22f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The term ‘<term>technology-enhanced capability</term>’ means a product, concept, or process that improves the ability of a member of the Armed Forces to achieve an assigned mission.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e49068" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s853" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="853">SEC. 853. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL TESTING OF COMMERCIAL E-COMMERCE PORTAL MODELS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76dbd940-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 846(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/usc/t41/s1901">41 U.S.C. 1901 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc4e72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional testing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Administrator shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e73-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>begin testing commercial e-commerce portal models (other than any such model selected for the initial proof of concept) identified pursuant to paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e74-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc4e75-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><chapeau>submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc4e77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc4e78-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of the assessments conducted under paragraph (2) with respect to a commercial e-commerce portal model identified pursuant to such paragraph;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e79-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc4e7a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of the types of commercial products that could be procured using models tested pursuant to subparagraph (A);<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1849">135 STAT. 1849</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e7b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc4e7c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>an estimate of the amount that could be spent by the head of a department or agency under the program, disaggregated by type of commercial e-commerce portal model; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e7d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc4e7e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><content>an update on the models tested pursuant to subparagraph (A) and a timeline for completion of such testing.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e7f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Upon completion of testing conducted under paragraph (5) and before taking any action with respect to the commercial e-commerce portal models tested, the Administrator of General Services shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, a report on the results of such testing that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e80-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc4e81-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>an assessment and comparison of commercial e-commerce portal models with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>price and quality of the commercial products supplied by each commercial e-commerce portal model;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>supplier reliability and service;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>safeguards for the security of Government information and third-party supplier proprietary information;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>protections against counterfeit commercial products;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>supply chain risks, particularly with respect to complex commercial products; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>overall adherence to Federal procurement rules and policies; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dc4e88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc4e89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of the costs and benefits of the convenience to the Federal Government of procuring commercial products from each such commercial e-commerce portal model.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e49205" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s854" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="854">SEC. 854. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc4e8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 USC 4811 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR INDUSTRY DAYS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION TO BE OPEN TO ALLIED DEFENSE CONTRACTORS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dc759b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s854/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc759c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc759d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each service acquisition executive shall implement a requirement that industry days and requests for information regarding acquisition programs and research and development efforts of the Department of Defense shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be open to defense contractors of the national technology and industrial base, including when such contractors are acting as subcontractors in partnership with a United States contractor, provided such access is granted only if the Secretary of Defense or the relevant Secretary concerned determines that there is reciprocal access for United States companies to equivalent information related to contracting opportunities in the associated country that is part of the national technology and industrial base.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dc9cae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s854/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dc9caf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s854/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National technology and industrial base</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>national technology and industrial base</term>” has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2500">section 2500 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dc9cb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s854/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary concerned; service acquisition executive</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “Secretary concerned” and “service acquisition <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1850">135 STAT. 1850</page> executive” have the meanings given such terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e49268" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="855">SEC. 855. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc9cb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dc9cb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4651">10 USC 4651 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WHO PERFORM WORK IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dd10e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dd10e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dd10e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial disclosures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall require each covered entity to disclose to the Secretary of Defense if the entity employs one or more individuals who will perform work in the People’s Republic of China on a covered contract when the entity submits a bid or proposal for such covered contract, except that such disclosure shall not be required to the extent that the Secretary determines that such disclosure would not be in the interest of national security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dd10e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dd10e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recurring disclosures</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall require each covered entity that is a party to one or more covered contracts in the fiscal year to disclose to the Secretary if the entity employs one or more individuals who perform work in the People’s Republic of China on any such contract.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dd10e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a covered entity required to make a disclosure under paragraph (1) or (2) employs any individual who will perform work in the People’s Republic of China on a covered contract, such disclosure shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dd10e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the total number of such individuals who will perform work in the People’s Republic of China on the covered contracts funded by the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dd10ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the physical presence in the People’s Republic of China where work on the covered contract will be performed.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dd10eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding for Covered Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may not award a covered contract to, or renew a covered contract with, a covered entity unless such covered entity has submitted each disclosure such covered entity is required to submit under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dd10ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dd10ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dd10ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semi-annual Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees semi-annual briefings that summarize the disclosures received by the Department over the previous 180 days pursuant to this section, and such briefings may be classified.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dd10ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dd10f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered contract</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered contract</term>” means any Department of Defense contract or subcontract with a value in excess of $5,000,000, excluding contracts for commercial products or services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dd10f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered entity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered entity</term>” means any corporation, company, limited liability company, limited partnership, business trust, business association, or other similar entity, including any subsidiary thereof, performing work on a covered contract in the People’s Republic of China, including by leasing or owning real property used in the performance of the covered contract in the People’s Republic of China.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dd10f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s855/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall take effect on July 1, 2022.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1851">135 STAT. 1851</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e49394" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s856" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="856">SEC. 856. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACTOR LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dd5f13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s856/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dd5f14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the progress of the Department in ensuring compliance with the requirements of section 1045 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s971">10 U.S.C. 971 note</ref> prec; <ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115-91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/155">131 Stat. 155</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dd5f15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s856/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The briefing required in paragraph (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dd5f16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s856/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the number, title, and status of any open Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement case relating to such section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dd5f17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s856/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dd5f18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>the timeline for closing any such Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement case; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dd5f19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s856/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>other related matters the Secretary deems appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e49448" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s857" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="857">SEC. 857. </num><heading>CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OF PERSONNEL AND CONTRACTS OF PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTORS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dd862a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s857/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dd862b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dd862c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dd862d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dd862e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Actions Taken to Implement Government Accountability Office Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with each Secretary of a military department (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>), shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the efforts and plans of the Department of Defense to implement the recommendations contained in the report of the Government Accountability Office titled “Private Security Contractors: DOD Needs to Better Identify and Monitor Personnel and Contracts” (GAO–21–255), dated July 29, 2021.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dd862f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s857/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dd8630-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s857/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dd8631-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of the actions planned or taken by the Secretary of Defense to implement the recommendations in the report of the Government Accountability Office described in such subsection; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dd8632-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s857/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dd8633-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><content>a schedule for completing the implementation of each such recommendation, including specific milestones for such implementation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dd8634-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stF/s857/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e49510" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Small Business Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e49515" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s861" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="861">SEC. 861. </num><heading>EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS FROM THE PERIODIC INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ACQUISITION-RELATED DOLLAR THRESHOLD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ddd455-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s861/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s1908/b/2">Section 1908(b)(2) of title 41, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ddd456-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s861/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ddd457-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s861/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ddd458-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s861/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ddd459-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>in sections 3131 through 3134 of title 40, except any modification of any such dollar threshold made by <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1852">135 STAT. 1852</page> regulation in effect on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph shall remain in effect.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ddd45a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s861/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1908(d) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e49592" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s862" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="862">SEC. 862. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO THE PILOT PROGRAM FOR STREAMLINING AWARDS FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ddfb6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s862/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of section 873 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306a">10 U.S.C. 2306a note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ddfb6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s862/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ddfb6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ddfb6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3702">10 USC 3702 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data Collection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a plan to collect and analyze data on the use of authority under such section 873 for the purposes of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76de227f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s862/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>developing and sharing best practices; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76de2280-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s862/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>providing information to the Secretary of Defense and Congress on the use of authority under such section 873 and related policy issues.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76de2281-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s862/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76de2282-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendation on Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a recommendation regarding a further extension of the pilot program for streamlining awards for innovative technology projects established under such section 873, and if applicable, the duration of any such extension.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e49660" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s863" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="863">SEC. 863. </num><heading>PROTESTS AND APPEALS RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY OF BUSINESS CONCERNS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76de4993-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 5(i) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s634/i">15 U.S.C. 634(i)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76de4994-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s863/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76de4995-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s863/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76de4996-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76de4997-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determinations regarding status of concerns</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76de4998-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76de4999-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 2 days after the date on which a final determination that a business concern does not meet the requirements of the status such concern claims to hold is made, such concern or the Administrator, as applicable, shall update the status of such concern in the System for Award Management (or any successor system).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76de499a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator updates</inline>.—</heading><content>If such concern fails to update the status of such concern as described in subparagraph (A), not later than 2 days after such failure the Administrator shall make such update.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76de499b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>A concern required to make an update described under subparagraph (A) shall notify a contracting officer for each contract with respect to which such concern has an offer or bid pending of the determination made under subparagraph (A), if the concern finds, in good faith, that such determination affects the eligibility of the concern to perform such a contract.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e49734" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s864" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="864">SEC. 864. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76de499c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76de499d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76de499e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s634">15 USC 634 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORITY FOR THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS TO DECIDE APPEALS RELATING TO QUALIFIED HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall issue a rule authorizing the Office of Hearings and Appeals of <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1853">135 STAT. 1853</page> the Administration to decide all appeals from formal protest determinations in connection with the status of a concern as a qualified HUBZone small business concern (as such term is defined in section 31(b) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s657a/b">15 U.S.C. 657a(b)</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d39579e49757" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="865">SEC. 865. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76de70af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4901">10 USC 4901 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT ON UNFUNDED PRIORITIES OF THE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH AND SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76df0cf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76df0cf1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 10 days after the date on which the budget of the President for fiscal years 2022 through 2032 is submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, each Secretary of a military department and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the congressional defense committees a report on unfunded priorities of the Department of Defense related to high-priority Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer projects.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76df0cf2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df0cf3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under subsection (a) shall include identification of not more than five unfunded priority projects and the following information for each such unfunded priority project:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df0cf4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A summary description of the unfunded priority project, including the objectives to be achieved if such project were to be funded (either in whole or in part).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df3405-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The additional amount of funds recommended to achieve the objectives identified under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df3406-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>Account information with respect to such unfunded priority project, including, as applicable, the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76df3407-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Line item number, in the case of applicable procurement accounts.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76df3408-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Program element number, in the case of applicable research, development, test, and evaluation accounts.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76df3409-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/b/1/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Subactivity group, in the case of applicable operation and maintenance accounts.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df340a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary of a military department and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall ensure that the unfunded priorities covered by a report submitted under subsection (a) are listed in the order of urgency of priority.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76df340b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df340c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Unfunded priority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>unfunded priority</term>”, with respect to a fiscal year, means a specific project related to a project successfully funded under Phase II of the Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer program that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df340d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>is not funded in the budget of the President for that fiscal year, as submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df340e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>has the potential to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76df340f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>advance the national security capabilities of the United States;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76df3410-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>provide new technologies or processes, or new applications of existing technologies or processes, that will enable new alternatives to existing programs; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1854">135 STAT. 1854</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76df3411-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/c/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>provide future cost savings; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df3412-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>would have been recommended for funding through the budget referred to in subparagraph (A) if—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76df3413-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/c/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>additional resources had been available to fund the program, activity, or mission requirement to which the specific project relates; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76df3414-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/c/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the program, activity, or mission requirement for such specific project had emerged before the budget was formulated.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df3415-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s865/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Phase ii; small business innovation research; small business technology transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “Phase II”, “Small Business Innovation Research”, and “Small Business Technology Transfer” have the meanings given such terms, respectively, in section 9(e) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/e">15 U.S.C. 638(e)</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e49917" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s866" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="866">SEC. 866. </num><heading>REPORT ON CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION EFFECTS ON SMALL BUSINESS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76df8236-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate, and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report on the effects of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework of the Department of Defense on small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632</ref>), including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df8237-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s866/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76df8238-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated costs of complying with each level of the framework based on verified representative samples of actual costs of compliance small business concerns and an explanation of how these costs will be recoverable by such small business concerns;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df8239-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s866/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76df823a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated change in the number of small business concerns that are part of the defense industrial base resulting from the implementation and use of the framework;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df823b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s866/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>explanations of how the Department of Defense will—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df823c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s866/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>mitigate negative effects to such small business concerns resulting from the implementation and use of the framework;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df823d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s866/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensure small business concerns are trained on the requirements for passing a third-party assessment, self-assessment, or Government-assessment, as applicable, for compliance with the relevant level of the framework; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df823e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s866/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>work with small business concerns and nontraditional defense contractors (as defined under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">section 2302 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) to enable such concerns and contractors to bid on and win contracts with the Department without first having to risk funds on costly security certifications; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76df823f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s866/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76df8240-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>the plan of the Department for conducting oversight of third parties conducting assessments of compliance with the applicable protocols under the framework.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e49975" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s867" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="867">SEC. 867. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76df8241-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 USC 221 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DATA ON PHASE III SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH AND SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM AWARDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dfd062-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s867/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms “Phase I”, “Phase II”, “Phase III”, “SBIR”, and “STTR” have the meanings given <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1855">135 STAT. 1855</page> those terms in section 9(e) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/e">15 U.S.C. 638(e)</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76dfd063-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s867/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data on Phase III Awards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each Secretary of a military department (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) shall collect and submit to the President for inclusion in each budget submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, data on the Phase III awards under the SBIR and STTR programs of the military department of the Secretary for the immediately preceding fiscal year, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dfd064-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s867/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the cumulative funding amount for Phase III awards;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dfd065-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s867/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the number of Phase III award topics;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dfd066-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s867/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the total funding obligated for Phase III awards by State;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dfd067-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s867/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the original Phase I or Phase II award topics and the associated Phase III contracts awarded;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dfd068-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s867/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>where possible, an identification of the specific program executive office involved in each Phase III transition; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76dfd069-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stG/s867/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dfd06a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of the five highest performing projects, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e50052" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="H">Subtitle H—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e50057" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="871">SEC. 871. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76dfd06b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s191">10 USC 191 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MISSION MANAGEMENT PILOT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e2416c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e2416d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot program to identify lessons learned and improved mission outcomes achieved by quickly delivering solutions that fulfill critical operational needs arising from cross-service missions undertaken by combatant commands through the use of a coordinated and iterative approach to develop, evaluate, and transition such solutions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e2416e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Missions Selection</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e2416f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall select missions with respect to which to carry out the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24170-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When selecting missions under paragraph (1), the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24171-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>select missions with critical cross-service operational needs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24172-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>consider—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e24173-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the strategic importance of the critical cross-service operational needs to the operational plans of the relevant combatant commands; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e24174-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the advice of key stakeholders, including the Joint Staff, regarding mission selection.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24175-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial mission</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24176-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e24177-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than four months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office shall select the initial mission under the pilot program that has critical cross-service operational needs and which is of strategic importance to the operational plans of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24178-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibility</inline>.—</heading><content>The mission selected under subparagraph (A) shall be established within the Strategic Capabilities Office of the Department of Defense, in <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1856">135 STAT. 1856</page> coordination with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24179-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mission selection approval</inline>.—</heading><content>The mission selected by the Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office under subparagraph (A) shall be subject to the approval of the Technology Cross-Functional Team of the Strategic Capabilities Office that is chaired by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e2417a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mission Managers</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e2417b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A mission manager shall carry out the pilot program with respect to each mission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e2417c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to each mission, the relevant mission manager shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e2417d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>identify critical cross-service, cross-program, and cross-domain operational needs by enumerating the options available to the combatant command responsible for carrying out such mission and determining the resiliency of such options to threats from adversaries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e2417e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in coordination with the military services and appropriate Defense Agencies and Field Activities, develop and deliver solutions, including software and information technology solutions and other functionalities unaligned with any one weapon system of a covered Armed Service, to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e2417f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>fulfill critical cross-service, cross-program, and cross-domain operational needs; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e24180-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>address future changes to existing critical cross-service, cross-program, and cross-domain operational needs by providing additional capabilities;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24181-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>work with the combatant command responsible for such mission and the related planning organizers, program managers of a covered Armed Force, and defense research and development activities to carry out iterative testing and support to initial operational fielding of the solutions described in subparagraph (B);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24182-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>conduct research, development, test, evaluation, and transition support activities with respect to the delivery of the solutions described in subparagraph (B);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24183-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>seek to integrate existing, emerging, and new capabilities available to the Department of Defense in the development of the solutions described in subparagraph (B), including by incenting and working with program managers of a covered Armed Force; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24184-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>provide to the Deputy Secretary of Defense mission management activity updates and reporting on the use of funds under the pilot program with respect to such mission.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24185-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each mission selected under subsection (b) shall have a mission manager—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24186-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>appointed at the time of mission approval; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24187-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>who may be from any suitable organization, except that the mission manager with respect the initial mission under (b)(3) shall be the Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24188-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Iterative approach</inline>.—</heading><content>The mission manager shall, to the extent practicable, carry out the pilot program with respect to each mission selected under subsection (b) by integrating <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1857">135 STAT. 1857</page> existing, emerging, and new military capabilities, and managing a portfolio of small, iterative development and support to initial operational fielding efforts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e24189-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other program management responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The activities undertaken by the mission manager with respect to a mission, including mission management, do not supersede or replace the program management responsibilities of any other individual that are related to such missions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e2418a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e2418b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e2418c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data Collection Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Deputy Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a plan to collect and analyze data on the pilot program for the purposes of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e2418d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>developing and sharing best practices for applying emerging technology and supporting new operational concepts to improve outcomes on key military missions and operational challenges; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e2418e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>providing information to the leadership of the Department on the implementation of the pilot program and related policy issues.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e2689f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall regularly assess—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the authorities required by the mission managers to effectively and efficiently carry out the pilot program with respect to the missions selected under subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>whether the mission managers have access to sufficient funding to carry out the research, development, test, evaluation, and support to initial operational fielding activities required to deliver solutions fulfilling the critical cross-service, cross-program, and cross-domain operational needs of the missions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e268a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual briefing</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2022, and every six months thereafter until the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the mission manager shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the pilot program with respect to each mission selected under subsection (b), the anticipated mission outcomes, and the funds used to carry out the pilot program with respect to such mission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Deputy Secretary of Defense shall include in the first briefing submitted under subparagraph (A) a briefing on the implementation of the pilot program, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e268aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the actions taken to implement the pilot program;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e268ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the pilot program;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e268ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>requests for Congress to provide authorities required to successfully carry out the pilot program; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e268ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>a description of the data plan required under subsection (d).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date on which the pilot program is established, and annually thereafter until the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the pilot program, including—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1858">135 STAT. 1858</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>the data collected and analysis performed under subsection (d);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>lessons learned;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the priorities for future activities of the pilot program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>such other information as the Deputy Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a briefing on the recommendations of the Deputy Secretary with respect to the pilot program and shall concurrently submit to Congress—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>a written assessment of the pilot program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a written recommendation on continuing or expanding the mission integration pilot program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>requests for Congress to provide authorities required to successfully carry out the pilot program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/f/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>the data collected and analysis performed under subsection (d).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e268bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transition</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning in fiscal year 2025, the Deputy Secretary of Defense may transition responsibilities for research, development, test, evaluation, and support to initial operational fielding activities started under the pilot program to other elements of the Department for purposes of delivering solutions fulfilling critical cross-service, cross-program, and cross-domain operational needs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e268c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e268c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed as providing any authority not otherwise provided by law to procure, or enter agreements to procure, any goods, materials, or services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e268c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered armed force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered Armed Force</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Army;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Navy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Air Force;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Marine Corps; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the Space Force.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-functional teams of the strategic capabilities office</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Cross-Functional Teams of the Strategic Capabilities Office</term>” means the teams established in the Strategic Capabilities Office of the Department of Defense pursuant to section 233(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1277">133 Stat. 1277</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s132">10 U.S.C. 132 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-service</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>cross-service</term>” means pertaining to multiple covered Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-domain</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>cross-domain</term>” means pertaining to multiple operational domains of land, maritime, air, space, and cyberspace.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-service operational need</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>cross-service operational need</term>” means an operational need arising from a mission undertaken by a combatant command which involves multiple covered Armed Forces.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1859">135 STAT. 1859</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Defense agency; military department</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “Defense Agency” and “military department” have the meanings given such terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/6" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Field activity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Field Activity</term>” has the meaning given the term “<term>Department of Defense Field Activity</term>” in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/7" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mission management</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>mission management</term>” means the integration of materiel, digital, and operational elements to improve defensive and offensive options and outcomes for a specific mission or operational challenge.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e268d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s871/j/8" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>pilot program</term>” means the pilot program established under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e50632" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="872">SEC. 872. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e268d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s191">10 USC 191 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF MISSION-ORIENTED PILOT PROGRAMS TO CLOSE SIGNIFICANT CAPABILITIES GAPS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e41683-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish, within the Strategic Capabilities Office of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, not fewer than two mission-oriented integration pilot programs with the objective of closing significant capabilities gaps by developing and implementing capabilities and by synchronizing and integrating missions across covered Armed Forces and Defense Agencies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e41684-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The pilot programs established under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e41685-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>seek to address specific outstanding operational challenges of high importance to the operational plans of the United States Indo-Pacific Command and the United States European Command;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e41686-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>be designed to leverage industry cost sharing by using sources such as private equity and venture capital funding to develop technologies and overall capabilities that resolve significant capability gaps for delivery to the Department of Defense, as a product or as a service;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e41687-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e41688-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program commences, demonstrate the efficacy of the solutions being developed under the pilot program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e41689-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e4168a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>deliver an operational capability not later than five years after the pilot program commences;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e4168b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>provide an operationally relevant solution for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e4168c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline" id="y76e4168d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/5/A/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>maintaining resilient aircraft operations in and around Guam in the face of evolving regional threats, including large salvo supersonic and hypersonic missile threats; or</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76e4168e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>an operational challenge of similar strategic importance and relevance to the responsibilities and plans of the United States Indo-Pacific Command or the United States European Command; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e4168f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="y76e41690-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/5/B/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>providing a resilient logistic and resupply capability in the face of evolving regional threats, including operations within an anti-access-area denial environment; or</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76e41691-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>an operational challenge of similar strategic importance and relevance to the responsibilities and plans of the United States Indo-Pacific Command; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e41692-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>incorporate—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1860">135 STAT. 1860</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e41693-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>existing and planned Department of Defense systems and capabilities to achieve mission objectives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e41694-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/b/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to the extent practicable, technologies that have military applications and the potential for nonmilitary applications.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e41695-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Role of Strategic Capabilities Office</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e41696-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e41697-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to the pilot programs established under subsection (a), the Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e41698-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e41699-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>assign mission managers or program managers—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e4169a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to coordinate and collaborate with entities awarded contracts or agreements under the pilot program, parties to cost sharing agreements for such awarded contracts or agreements, combatant commands, and military departments to define mission requirements and solutions; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e4169b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to coordinate and monitor pilot program implementation;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e4169c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>provide technical assistance for pilot program activities, including developing and implementing metrics, which shall be used—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e4169d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e4169e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>to assess each operational challenge such pilot programs are addressing; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e4169f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to characterize the resilience of solutions being developed under the pilot programs to known threats and single points of failure;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>provide operational use case expertise to the entities awarded contracts or agreements under the pilot program and parties to cost sharing agreements for such awarded contracts or agreements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>serve as the liaison between the Armed Forces, the combatant commanders, and the participants in the pilot programs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>use flexible acquisition practices and authorities, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e416a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the authorities under section 2371 and 2371b of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e416a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>payments for demonstrated progress;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e416a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4501/etseq">50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.</ref>); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e416a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/1/E/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>other acquisition practices that support efficient and effective access to emerging technologies and capabilities, including technologies and capabilities from companies funded with private investment.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot programs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e416a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e416a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall assess authorities required for such mission managers and program managers to effectively and efficiently fulfill their responsibilities under the pilot programs, including the delegation of personnel hiring and contracting authorities.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1861">135 STAT. 1861</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e416aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall establish mechanisms to collect and analyze data on the implementation of the pilot programs for the purposes of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>developing and sharing best practices for achieving goals established for the pilot programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>providing information to the Secretary and the congressional defense committees on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the implementation of the pilot programs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>related policy issues.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e416af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e416b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a recommendation with respect to continuing or expanding the pilot program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e416b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e416b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transition of Pilot Program Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning in fiscal year 2025, the Secretary may transition the responsibility for the pilot programs to another organization.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e416b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/h/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered armed force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered Armed Force</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/h/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Army;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/h/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Navy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/h/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Air Force;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/h/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Marine Corps; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/h/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the Space Force.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/h/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Defense agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Defense Agency</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e416bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s872/h/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mission manager</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>mission manager</term>” means an individual that, with respect to a mission under a pilot program established under subsection (a), shall have the responsibilities described in subparagraphs (B) through (F) of section 871(c)(2) of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e50982" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="873">SEC. 873. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT STUDY ON ACQUISITION PRACTICES AND POLICIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e5011c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e5011d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e5011e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 30, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center under which such center shall conduct a study on the acquisition practices and policies described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e5011f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required under subsection (a) shall identify the knowledge and tools needed for the acquisition workforce of the Department of Defense to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50120-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>engage in acquisition planning practices that assess the cost, resource, and energy preservation differences resulting from selecting environmentally preferable goods or services when identifying requirements or drafting statements of work;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50121-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>engage in acquisition planning practices that promote the acquisition of resilient and resource-efficient goods and services and that support innovation in environmental technologies, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50122-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>technical specifications that establish performance levels for goods and services to diminish greenhouse gas emissions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50123-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>statements of work or specifications restricted to environmentally preferable goods or services where the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1862">135 STAT. 1862</page> quality, availability, and price is comparable to traditional goods or services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50124-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>engaging in public-private partnerships to design, build, and fund resilient, low-carbon infrastructure;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50125-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>collaborating with local jurisdictions surrounding military installations, with a focus on reducing environmental costs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50126-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>technical specifications that consider risk to supply chains from extreme weather and changes in environmental conditions;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50127-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>employ source selection practices that promote the acquisition of resilient and resource-efficient goods and services and that support innovation in environmental technologies, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50128-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>considering resilience, low-carbon, or low-toxicity criteria as competition factors on the basis of which the award is made in addition to cost, past performance, and quality factors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50129-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>using accepted standards, emissions data, certifications, and labels to verify the environmental impact of a good or service and enhance procurement efficiency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e5012a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e5012b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluating the veracity of certifications and labels purporting to convey information about the environmental impact of a good or service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e5012c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>considering the costs of a good or service that will be incurred throughout its lifetime, including operating costs, maintenance, end of life costs, and residual value, including costs resulting from the carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions associated with the good or service; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e5012d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>consider external effects, including economic, environmental, and social, arising over the entire life cycle of an acquisition when making acquisition planning and source selection decisions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e5012e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e5012f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the federally funded research and development center that conducts the study under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the results of the study in an unclassified form but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e50130-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e50131-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense receives the report under subsection (c), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unaltered copy along with any comments the Secretary may have with respect to the report.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e50132-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50133-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>environmentally preferable</term>”, with respect to a good or service, means that the good or service has a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing goods or services that serve the same purpose or achieve the same or substantially similar result. The comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the good or service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50134-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>resource-efficient goods and services</term>” means goods and services—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1863">135 STAT. 1863</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50135-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>that use fewer resources than competing goods and services to serve the same purposes or achieve the same or substantially similar result as such competing goods and services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e50136-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s873/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>for which the negative environmental impacts across the full life cycle of such goods and services are minimized.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e51138" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="874">SEC. 874. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e50137-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3204">10 USC 3204 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE CONTRACTING WITH EMPLOYEE-OWNED BUSINESSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e638b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified Business Wholly-owned Through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>qualified businesses wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan</term>” means an S corporation (as defined in section 1361(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for which 100 percent of the outstanding stock is held through an employee stock ownership plan (as defined in section 4975(e)(7) of such Code).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e638b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program to Use Noncompetitive Procedures for Certain Follow-on Contracts to Qualified Businesses Wholly-Owned Through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may establish a pilot program to carry out the requirements of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Follow-on contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304">section 2304 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and with respect to a follow-on contract for the continued development, production, or provision of products or services that are the same as or substantially similar to the products or services procured by the Department of Defense under a prior contract held by a qualified business wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, the products or services to be procured under the follow-on contract may be procured by the Department of Defense through procedures other than competitive procedures if the performance of the qualified business wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan on the prior contract was rated as satisfactory (or the equivalent) or better in the applicable past performance database.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>A qualified business wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan may have a single opportunity for award of a sole-source follow-on contract under this section, unless a senior contracting official (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1737">section 1737 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) approves a waiver of the requirements of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e638bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Verification and Reporting of Qualified Businesses Wholly-owned Through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e638be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>Under a pilot program established under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall establish procedures—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e638c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Verification.</p></sidenote><content>for businesses to verify status as a qualified businesses wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the purposes of this section by using existing Federal reporting mechanisms;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e638c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>for a qualified businesses wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to certify that not more than 50 percent of the amount paid under the contract will be expended on subcontracts, subject to such necessary and reasonable waivers as the Secretary may prescribe; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1864">135 STAT. 1864</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>to record information on each follow-on contract awarded under subsection (b), including details relevant to the nature of such contract and the qualified business wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that received such contract, and to provide such information to the Comptroller General of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e638c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e638c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary of Defense establishes a pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall establish mechanisms to collect and analyze data on the pilot program for the purposes of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>developing and sharing best practices relating to the pilot program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>providing information to leadership and the congressional defense committees on the pilot program, including with respect to each qualified business wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that received a follow-on contract under this section—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e638c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the size of such business;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e638ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>performance of the follow-on contract; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76e638cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/d/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>other information as determined necessary; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>providing information to leadership and the congressional defense committees on policy issues related to the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may not carry out the pilot program under this section before—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>completing a data collection and reporting strategy and plan to meet the requirements of this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e638d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e638d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>submitting the strategy and plan to the congressional defense committees.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e638d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>Any pilot program established under this section shall expire on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e638d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on any individual and aggregate uses of the authority under a pilot program established under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e638d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the frequency and nature of the use of the authority under the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e638d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the impact of the pilot program in supporting the national defense strategy required under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The number of businesses that became qualified businesses wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in order to benefit from the pilot program and the factors that influenced that decision.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/f/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Acquisition authorities that could incentivize businesses to become qualified businesses wholly-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, including an extension of the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e638dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s874/f/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Any related matters the Comptroller General considers appropriate.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1865">135 STAT. 1865</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e51387" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s875" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="875">SEC. 875. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e638dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3344">10 USC 3344 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>GUIDANCE, TRAINING, AND REPORT ON PLACE OF PERFORMANCE CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e6ae0e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s875/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance and Training</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e6ae0f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s875/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>issue guidance on covered contracts to ensure that, to the maximum extent practicable, the terms of such covered contract avoid specifying an unnecessarily restrictive place of performance for such covered contract; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e6ae10-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s875/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>implement any necessary training for appropriate individuals relating to the guidance required under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e6ae11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s875/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e6ae12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s875/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on covered contracts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e6ae13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s875/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e6ae14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s875/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the criteria that is considered when the Secretary specifies a particular place of performance in a covered contract.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e6ae15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s875/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e6ae16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The number of covered contracts awarded during each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e6ae17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s875/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e6ae18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the extent to which revisions to guidance or regulations related to the use of covered contracts could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department of Defense, including a description of such revisions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e6ae19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s875/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Contract Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered contract</term>” means a contract for which the Secretary of Defense specifies the place of performance for such contract.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e51472" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="876">SEC. 876. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e6ae1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e6ae1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e6ae1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2679">10 USC 2679 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT AGREEMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e74a5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e74a5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e74a5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During fiscal years 2022 and 2023, not less than 60 days before entering into an intergovernmental support agreement under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2679">section 2679 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, that is an exception to the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t41/ch85">chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary concerned shall submit, in writing, to the congressional defense committees a report including the following relating to such agreement:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e74a60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The circumstances that resulted in the need to enter into an intergovernmental support agreement that included such exception.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e74a61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The anticipated benefits of entering into such agreement that included such exception.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e74a62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The anticipated impact on persons covered under such chapter 85 because of such exception.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e74a63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The extent to which such agreement complies with applicable policies, directives, or other guidance of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e74a64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e74a65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e74a66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees, along with the budget request materials for fiscal year 2023, specific recommendations for modifications to the legislative text of subsection (a)(1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2679">section 2679 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, along with <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1866">135 STAT. 1866</page> a rationale for any such modifications, to identify specific provisions of Federal contracting law appropriate for waiver or exemption to ensure effective use of intergovernmental support agreements under such section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e74a67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Budget request materials defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>budget request materials</term>” means the materials submitted to Congress by the President under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e74a68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e74a69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on activities taken to carry out the requirements of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e74a6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e74a6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance to clarify the use of the authority under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2679">section 2679 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, including with respect to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e74a6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the application of other requirements of acquisition law and policy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e74a6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t41/ch85">chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e74a6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary Concerned Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e74a6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary of the Army, with respect to matters concerning the Army;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e74a70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to matters concerning the Navy and the Marine Corps; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e74a71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s876/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to matters concerning the Air Force and the Space Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e51633" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s877" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="877">SEC. 877. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e74a72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT ON REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT IN DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e7bfa3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s877/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing in detail the processing of requests for equitable adjustment by the Department of the Navy between October 1, 2011, and the date of the enactment of this Act, including progress by components within the Department of the Navy in complying with the covered directive.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e7bfa4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s877/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e7bfa5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s877/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of requests for equitable adjustment submitted between October 1, 2011, and the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e7bfa6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s877/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The components within the Department of the Navy to which each such request was submitted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e7bfa7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s877/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The number of requests for equitable adjustment outstanding as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e7bfa8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s877/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The number of requests for equitable adjustment settled but not paid as of the date of the enactment of this Act, including a description of why each such request has not been paid.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e7bfa9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s877/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A detailed explanation of the efforts by the Secretary of the Navy to ensure compliance of components within the Department of the Navy with the covered directive.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e7bfaa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s877/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Directive Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered directive</term>” means the directive of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, dated <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1867">135 STAT. 1867</page> March 20, 2020, and titled “<term>(Intent and Direction) Withholds and Retentions During COVID-19</term>” requiring—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e7bfab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s877/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>payment to contractors of all settled requests for equitable adjustment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e7bfac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s877/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the expeditious resolution of all outstanding requests for equitable adjustment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e51708" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s878" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="878">SEC. 878. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e7bfad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7532">10 USC 7532 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>MILITARY STANDARDS FOR ARMOR MATERIALS IN VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e80dce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s878/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e80dcf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than June 30, 2022, the Secretary of the Army shall establish technical specification standards for all metal and non-metal armor for incorporation into specifications for current and future armored vehicles developed or procured by the Department of the Army.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e80dd0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s878/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e80dd1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s878/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On the date on which the standards described in subsection (a) are established under such subsection, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e80dd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s878/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the establishment of such standards; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e80dd3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s878/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e80dd4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p></sidenote><content>the strategy for incorporating such standards as requirements for armored vehicles developed and procured by the Department of the Army.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e80dd5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s878/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by paragraph (1) shall be in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e80dd6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tVIII/stH/s878/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Armored Vehicle Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “<term>armored vehicle</term>” means a tracked or wheeled tactical vehicle incorporating armor in its manufacture.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 901. </designator> <label>Change in eligibility requirements for appointment to certain Department of Defense leadership positions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 902. </designator> <label>Clarification of treatment of Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation as a Department of Defense Field Activity.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 903. </designator> <label>Enhanced role of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering on the Joint Requirements Oversight Council.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 904. </designator> <label>Implementation of repeal of Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 905. </designator> <label>Space Force organizational matters and modification of certain space-related acquisition authorities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 906. </designator> <label>Assignments for participants in the John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 907. </designator> <label>Designation of senior official for implementation of Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 908. </designator> <label>Management innovation activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 909. </designator> <label>Digital talent recruiting officer.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 910. </designator> <label>Cross-functional team for emerging threat relating to anomalous health incidents.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 911. </designator> <label>Alignment of Close Combat Lethality Task Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 912. </designator> <label>Independent review of and report on the Unified Command Plan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 913. </designator> <label>Study and report on the role and organization of space assets in the reserve components.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section id="d39579e51854" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s901" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="901">SEC. 901. </num><heading>CHANGE IN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e8aa17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s901/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">section 113 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1868">135 STAT. 1868</page> <quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e8aa18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y76e8aa19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>There is a Secretary of Defense, who is the head of the Department of Defense, appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e8aa1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e8aa1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A person may not be appointed as Secretary of Defense—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e8aa1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>within seven years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an armed force in a grade below O–7; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e8aa1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>within 10 years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an armed force in the grade of O–7 or above.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e8aa1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s901/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s138/b/2/A">Section 138(b)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the third sentence the following: “<quotedText>A person may not be appointed as Assistant Secretary within seven years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an armed force.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e8aa1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s901/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of the Army</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7013/a/2">Section 7013(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>five</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>seven</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e8aa20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s901/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of the Navy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013/a/2">Section 8013(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>five</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>seven</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e8d131-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s901/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of the Air Force</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9013/a/2">Section 9013(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>five</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>seven</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e8d132-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s901/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Corrections Relating to Other Positions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e8d133-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s901/f/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Under secretary of defense (comptroller)</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s135/a/1">Section 135(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the armed forces</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an armed force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e8d134-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s901/f/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s136/a">Section 136(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the armed forces</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an armed force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e8d135-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s901/f/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Under secretary of defense for intelligence and security</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s137/a">Section 137(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the armed forces</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an armed force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e8d136-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s901/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e8d137-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsections (a) through (e) shall apply with respect to appointments made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e52074" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="902">SEC. 902. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF TREATMENT OF OFFICE OF LOCAL DEFENSE COMMUNITY COOPERATION AS A DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FIELD ACTIVITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e94668-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation as a Department of Defense Field Activity</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e96d79-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer to chapter 8</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s146">Section 146 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is transferred to subchapter I of chapter 8 of such title, inserted after section 197, and redesignated as section 198.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e96d7a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment as department of defense field activity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 198(a) of such title, as transferred and redesignated by subsection (a) of this subsection, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e96d7b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in the Office of the Secretary of Defense an office to be known as the</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in the Department of Defense an</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1869">135 STAT. 1869</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e96d7c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e96d7d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e96d7e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText>The Secretary shall designate the Office as a Department of Defense Field Activity pursuant to section 191, effective as of the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>).</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e96d7f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment of director</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section 198 is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e96d80-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/a/3/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e96d81-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/a/3/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c)(4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e96d82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e96d83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/a/4/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 4</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch4">chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e96d84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s131">10 USC 131</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 146.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76e96d85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/a/4/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 8</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of subtitle I of chapter 8 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e96d86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s191">10 USC 191</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 197 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“198. </designator> <label>Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e96d87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e96d88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e96d89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s198">10 USC 198 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Involuntary Separation of Personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>No personnel of the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s198">section 198 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)), may be involuntarily separated from service with that Office during the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, except for cause.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e96d8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e96d8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s198">10 USC 198 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Any program, project, or other activity administered by the Office of Economic Adjustment of the Department of Defense as of the date of the enactment of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) shall be administered by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s198">section 198 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76e96d8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s902/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 905 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76e96d8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s146">10 USC 146 note</ref>s.</p></sidenote> is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e52305" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="903">SEC. 903. </num><heading>ENHANCED ROLE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING ON THE JOINT REQUIREMENTS OVERSIGHT COUNCIL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ea30de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s181">Section 181 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea30df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea30e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (2) through (6) as paragraphs (3) through (7), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea30e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y76ea57f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>increasing awareness of global trends, threats, and adversary capabilities to address gaps in joint military capabilities and validate joint requirements developed by the military departments;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1870">135 STAT. 1870</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea57f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (d)(1)(D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“who shall serve as the Chief Technical Advisor to the Council and—<clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y76ea57f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall provide assistance in evaluating the technical feasibility of requirements under development; and</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y76ea57f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall identify options for expanding or generating new requirements based on opportunities provided by new or emerging technologies.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ea57f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Study</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea57f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ea57f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall enter into an agreement with a covered entity to conduct an independent study assessing the role of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering on the Joint Requirements Oversight Council.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea57f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea57fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The current role and contribution of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to the Joint Requirements Oversight Council.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea57fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The extent to which the role of the Under Secretary on the Joint Requirements Oversight Council should be adjusted to further maximize Council outcomes as well as the additional resources, if any, such adjustments would require.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea57fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The extent to which the Under Secretary of Defense should provide additional views and recommendations on Joint Requirements Oversight Council preparations, deliberations, and outcomes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea57fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense determines to be appropriate</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea57fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ea57ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the results of the study required by paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea5800-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The study required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea5801-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/b/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered entity defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “<term>covered entity</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea5802-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a federally funded research and development center; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea5803-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an independent, nongovernmental organization, described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and which is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, which has recognized credentials and expertise in national security and military affairs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ea5804-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on the Role of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering in the Joint Requirements Oversight Council</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea5805-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ea5806-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ea5807-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ea5808-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the recommendations of the Secretary of Defense on the extent to which adjustments to the role of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1871">135 STAT. 1871</page> Engineering on the Joint Requirements Oversight Council are warranted. The report shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea5809-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>consideration of the findings of the study required by subsection (b);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea580a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the rationale for recommendations of the Secretary of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea580b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a description of additional resources that may be required to support those recommendations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ea580c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s903/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional input</inline>.—</heading><content>The report may also include input from each member or advisor of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e52524" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s904" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="904">SEC. 904. </num><heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF REPEAL OF CHIEF MANAGEMENT OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Section 901(b)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ea7f1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s132a">10 USC 132a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, except that any officer or employee so designated may not be an individual who served as the Chief Management Officer before the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e52546" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="905">SEC. 905. </num><heading>SPACE FORCE ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS AND MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN SPACE-RELATED ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76eb426e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Date for Service Acquisition Executive of the Department of the Air Force for Space Systems and Programs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb426f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 957 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016">10 U.S.C. 9016 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb4270-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Effective October 1, 2022, there shall be</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Effective on the date specified in subsection (d), there shall be</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb4271-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76eb4272-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Effective as of October 1, 2022,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Effective as of the date specified in subsection (d)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76eb4273-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as of October 1, 2022,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as of the date specified in subsection (d)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb4274-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (c)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the date specified in subsection (d)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb4275-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76eb4276-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76eb4277-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76eb4278-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date Specified</inline>.—</heading><content>The date specified in this subsection is a date determined by the Secretary of the Air Force that is not later than October 1, 2022.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb4279-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb427a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of acquisition projects for space systems and programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 956(b)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016">10 U.S.C. 9016 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76eb427b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Effective October 1, 2022,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Effective on the date specified in section 957(d),</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76eb427c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as of September 30, 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as of the day before the date specified in section 957(d)</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1872">135 STAT. 1872</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb427d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/a/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of assistant secretary of the air force for space acquisition and integration</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016/b/6/B/vi">Section 9016(b)(6)(B)(vi) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Effective as of October 1, 2022, in accordance with section 957 of that Act,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Effective as of the date specified in section 957(d) of such Act, and in accordance with such section 957,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76eb427e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senior Procurement Executive Authorities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb427f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office of the secretary of the air force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9014/c">Section 9014(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb4280-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of the Air Force shall</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subject to paragraph (6), the Secretary of the Air Force shall</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb4281-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76eb4282-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Notwithstanding section 1702 of title 41, the Secretary of the Air Force may assign to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration duties and authorities of the senior procurement executive that pertain to space systems and programs.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb4283-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s905/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistant secretaries of the air force</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016/b/6/B/vi">Section 9016(b)(6)(B)(vi) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a)(2)(B) of this section, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and discharge any senior procurement executive duties and authorities assigned by the Secretary of the Air Force pursuant to section 9014(c)(6) of this title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Space Systems and Programs</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e52796" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s906" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="906">SEC. 906. </num><heading>ASSIGNMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE JOHN S. MCCAIN STRATEGIC DEFENSE FELLOWS PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76eb90a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 932(e) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 U.S.C. 1580 note</ref> prec.) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb90a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s906/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76eb90a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s906/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and each Under Secretary of Defense and Director of a Defense Agency who reports directly to the Secretary of Defense,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, each Under Secretary of Defense, and other officials, as designated by the Secretary of Defense, within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s131">section 131 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) who report directly to the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ebb7b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s906/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Director</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ebb7b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s906/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ebb7b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s906/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretaries and Directors</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretaries of Defense and other officials within the Office of the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ebb7ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s906/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary, or Director</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense, or other official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ebb7bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s906/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall be on a first-come, first-served basis</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may require a minimum service agreement, as determined by the Secretary</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1873">135 STAT. 1873</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e52887" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s907" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="907">SEC. 907. </num><heading>DESIGNATION OF SENIOR OFFICIAL FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM SUPERIORITY STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ec53fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s907/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1053 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ecf03d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf03e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf03f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ecf040-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall designate a senior official of the Department of Defense to be responsible for, and accountable to the Secretary with respect to, the implementation of the electromagnetic spectrum superiority strategy. The Secretary shall designate the senior official from among individuals who are appointed to a position in the Department by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf041-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions relating to designation of chief information officer</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf042-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not designate the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense as the senior official under subparagraph (A) unless the Secretary has first included in the report under paragraph (3)(A) a certification that the Chief Information Officer has the expertise, authority, funding, and personnel to ensure the successful implementation of the electromagnetic spectrum superiority strategy.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf043-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ecf044-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ecf045-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">CAPE assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary designates the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense as the senior official under subparagraph (A), not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees an evaluation of the ability of the Chief Information Officer to ensure the successful implementation of the electromagnetic spectrum superiority strategy, including, at a minimum, an evaluation of the expertise, authority, funding, and personnel of the Chief Information Officer.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf046-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The senior official designated under paragraph (1)(A) shall be responsible for the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf047-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Oversight of policy, strategy, planning, resource management, operational considerations, personnel, and technology development necessary to implement the electromagnetic spectrum superiority strategy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf048-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Evaluating whether the amount that the Department of Defense expends on electromagnetic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations capabilities is properly aligned.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1874">135 STAT. 1874</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf049-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Evaluating whether the Department is effectively incorporating electromagnetic spectrum operations capabilities and considerations into current and future operational plans and concepts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf04a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Such other matters relating to electromagnetic spectrum operations as the Secretary specifies for purposes of this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf04b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf04c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy published in October 2020, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf04d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ecf04e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>an evaluation of the additional personnel, resources, and authorities the Secretary determines will be needed by the senior official designated under paragraph (1)(A) who is responsible for implementing the electromagnetic spectrum superiority strategy; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf04f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a description of how the Secretary will ensure that such implementation will be successful.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf050-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rules of engagement report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf051-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ecf052-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of the sufficiency of the authorities and rules of engagement of the Department of Defense relating to electromagnetic spectrum operations, in particular with respect to operating below the level of armed conflict short of or in advance of kinetic activity and to protect the Department from electronic attack and disruption.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf053-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ecf054-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ecf055-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommended changes to the authorities or rules of engagement to ensure the Department can effectively compete, deter conflict, and maintain protection from electronic attack and disruption.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf056-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary determines relevant.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf057-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ecf058-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual briefings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On a semiannual basis during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the implementation of the electromagnetic spectrum superiority strategy. Each briefing shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf059-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ecf05a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An update on the efforts of the Department of Defense to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf05b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>achieve the strategic goals set out in the electromagnetic spectrum superiority strategy; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf05c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>implement such strategy through various elements of the Department.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf05d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ecf05e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>An identification of any additional authorities or resources relating to electromagnetic spectrum operations that the Secretary determines is necessary to implement the strategy.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1875">135 STAT. 1875</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf05f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Electromagnetic spectrum superiority strategy defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>electromagnetic spectrum superiority strategy</term>’ means the Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy of the Department of Defense published in October 2020, and any such successor strategy.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ecf060-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s907/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Cross-functional Team Plans</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d)(2) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>biennially thereafter</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>biennially thereafter during the life of the cross-functional team established pursuant to subsection (c)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ecf061-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s907/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Certain Provision</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 152 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ecf062-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> is—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf063-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s907/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ecf064-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s907/c/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and in accordance with the plan developed pursuant to subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 1, 2023, and in accordance with the plan developed pursuant to paragraph (2)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ed1675-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s907/c/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (1)</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraph (A)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ed1676-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s907/c/1/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (1)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ed1677-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s907/c/1/D" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2)(D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsections (c) and (d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (3) and (4)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ed1678-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s907/c/1/E" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this subsection</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ed1679-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s907/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>transferred to such section 1053, redesignated as subsection (g) (including by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> its subsections as paragraphs, paragraphs as subparagraphs, and clauses as subclauses, respectively, and indenting such provisions accordingly) and added so as to appear after subsection (f), as added by subsection (a) of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e53231" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="908">SEC. 908. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ed167a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s129a">10 USC 129a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MANAGEMENT INNOVATION ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76edb2bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a set of activities to improve the effectiveness of management activities within the Department of Defense, with the goals of incorporating appropriate private sector management practices and technologies and enhancing the capabilities of the defense management workforce.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76edb2bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Management Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the total force management requirements under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s129a">section 129a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the activities carried out under subsection (a) may include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Public-private partnerships with appropriate private sector and government organizations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Personnel exchange programs with appropriate industry, academic, and government organizations to enhance the capabilities of the defense management workforce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Research, development, and technology and business process prototyping activities to create new technological capabilities to support management missions, or development and testing of new management concepts and business transformation activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The designation of appropriate organizations to lead management innovation activities.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1876">135 STAT. 1876</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A process by which defense business process owners and other personnel of the Department of Defense can identify management and business process challenges and opportunities that could be addressed by activities carried out under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Processes to develop, prototype, test, and field new business processes and practices to improve defense management capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>Academic research and educational activities related to defense management missions to promote—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/b/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>development of innovative management concepts;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/b/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>analyses and addressing of appropriate management challenges; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/b/7/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>development of programs and activities to develop the defense management workforce.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Academic research and independent studies from federally funded research and development centers assessing lessons learned from previous Departmental management reform initiatives and whether legacy organizations exist and should be consolidated.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76edb2c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76edb2c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for carrying out the activities under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76edb2ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76edb2cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees an initial briefing on the activities carried out and plans developed under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76edb2cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s908/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>On a date occurring after the briefing under paragraph (1), but not later than July 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the activities carried out and plans developed under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e53363" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="909">SEC. 909. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76edb2ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s501">10 USC 501 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>DIGITAL TALENT RECRUITING OFFICER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ee4f0f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Digital Talent Recruiting for the Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee4f10-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ee4f11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate a chief digital recruiting officer within the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to carry out the responsibilities set forth in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee4f12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The chief digital recruiting officer shall be responsible for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee4f13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>identifying Department of Defense needs for, and skills gaps in, specific types of civilian digital talent;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee4f14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>recruiting individuals with the skills that meet the needs and skills gaps identified under subparagraph (A), in partnership with the military departments and other organizations and elements of the Department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee4f15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>ensuring Federal scholarship for service programs are incorporated into civilian recruiting strategies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee4f16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>when appropriate and within authority granted under other Federal law, offering recruitment and referral bonuses; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee4f17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>partnering with human resource teams in the military departments and other organizations and elements <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1877">135 STAT. 1877</page> of the Department to help train all Department of Defense human resources staff on the available hiring flexibilities to accelerate the hiring of individuals with the skills that fill the needs and skills gaps identified under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee4f18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Resources</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the chief digital recruiting officer is provided with personnel and resources sufficient to carry out the duties set forth in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee4f19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Role of chief human capital officer</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee4f1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The chief digital recruiting officer shall report directly to the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee4f1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Incorporation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Human Capital Officer shall ensure that the chief digital recruiting officer is incorporated into the agency human capital operating plan and recruitment strategy. In carrying out this paragraph, the Chief Human Capital Officer shall ensure that the chief digital recruiting officer’s responsibilities are deconflicted with any other recruitment initiatives and programs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ee4f1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Digital Talent Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of this section, the term “<term>digital talent</term>” includes positions and capabilities in, or related to, software development, engineering, and product management; data science; artificial intelligence; distributed ledger technologies; autonomy; data management; product and user experience design; and cybersecurity.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ee4f1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ee4f1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Briefing Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter, the chief digital recruiting officer shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee4f1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the efforts of the Department of Defense to recruit digital talent to positions in the Department; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ee7630-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ee7631-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of any accomplishments and challenges with respect to such recruiting.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ee7632-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s909/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements under subsection (a) shall expire on September 30, 2025.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e53511" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="910">SEC. 910. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ee7633-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM FOR EMERGING THREAT RELATING TO ANOMALOUS HEALTH INCIDENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ef1274-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Using the authority provided pursuant to section 911(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111 note</ref>), the Secretary of Defense shall establish a cross-functional team to address national security challenges posed by anomalous health incidents (as defined by the Secretary) and ensure that individuals affected by anomalous health incidents receive timely and comprehensive health care and treatment pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, for symptoms consistent with an anomalous health incident.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ef1275-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the cross-functional team established under subsection (a) shall be—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef1276-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to assist the Secretary of Defense with addressing the challenges posed by anomalous health incidents and any other efforts regarding such incidents that the Secretary determines necessary; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef1277-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to integrate the efforts of the Department of Defense regarding anomalous health incidents with the efforts of other <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1878">135 STAT. 1878</page> departments or agency of the Federal Government regarding such incidents.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ef1278-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Team Leadership</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall select an Under Secretary of Defense to lead the cross-functional team and a senior military officer to serve as the deputy to the Under Secretary so selected.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ef1279-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ef127a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of Organizational Roles and Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and acting through the cross-functional team established under subsection (a), shall determine the roles and responsibilities of the organizations and elements of the Department of Defense with respect to addressing anomalous health incidents, including the roles and responsibilities of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the intelligence components of the Department, Defense agencies, Department of Defense field activities, the military departments, combatant commands, and the Joint Staff.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ef127b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ef127c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef127d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef127e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the progress of the Secretary in establishing the cross-functional team; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef127f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the progress the team has made in—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ef1280-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>determining the roles and responsibilities of the organizations and elements of the Department of Defense with respect the cross-functional team; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ef1281-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>carrying out the duties under subsection (b).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef1282-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updates</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and once every 60 days thereafter during the one-year period following such date of enactment, the Secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing containing updates with respect to the efforts of the Department regarding anomalous health incidents.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ef1283-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/f" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef1284-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef1285-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s910/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e53653" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="911">SEC. 911. </num><heading>ALIGNMENT OF CLOSE COMBAT LETHALITY TASK FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ef87b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ef87b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ef87b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and continuing until the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees the report described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall reinstate—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef87b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the initial alignment of the Close Combat Lethality Task Force so that the Task Force reports directly to the Secretary; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef87ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the designation of the Task Force as a cross-functional team under section 911 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111 note</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1879">135 STAT. 1879</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ef87bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report described in this subsection is a report on a proposed alternative alignment for the Close Combat Lethality Task Force that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef87bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>a description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef87bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>how the proposed alternative alignment of the Task Force would—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ef87be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>facilitate the effective pursuit of, and support for, both materiel and non-materiel initiatives by the Task Force;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ef87bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>maintain benefits for the Task Force similar to the benefits associated with reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense and designation as a cross-functional team; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76ef87c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>ensure collaboration and support from the primary stakeholders in the Task Force, including the Army, the Marine Corps, and the United States Special Operations Command; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef87c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>how the Task Force would be funded and gain appropriate resourcing for cross-functional team initiatives supported by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef87c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>supporting analysis for the matters described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ef87c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ef87c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) does not apply if the President submits to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef87c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ef87c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>a certification that implementing that subsection would be detrimental to the defense interests of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ef87c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s911/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a justification for the certification.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e53760" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="912">SEC. 912. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF AND REPORT ON THE UNIFIED COMMAND PLAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f07228-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f07229-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide for an independent review of the current Unified Command Plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0722a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0722b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f0722c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the most recent Unified Command Plan with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f0722d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>current and anticipated threats;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f0722e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>deployment and mobilization of the Armed Forces; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f0722f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the most current versions of the National Defense Strategy and Joint Warfighting Concept.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f07230-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f07231-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of the missions, responsibilities, and associated force structure of each geographic and functional combatant command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f07232-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f07233-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the feasibility of alternative Unified Command Plan structures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f07234-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f07235-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f07236-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations, if any, for alternative Unified Command Plan structures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f07237-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Recommendations, if any, on refining the manner by which combatant commanders identify priority capabilities, gaps, and operational requirements and how the Department of Defense incorporates those identified elements into planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and modernization processes.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1880">135 STAT. 1880</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f07238-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f07239-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f0723a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations, if any, for modifications to sections 161 through 169 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0723b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0723c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conduct of review by independent entity</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0723d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f0723e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f0723f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>seek to enter into an agreement with an entity described in subparagraph (B) to conduct the review required by paragraph (1); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f07240-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>ensure that the review is conducted independently of the Department of Defense.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f07241-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Entity described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An entity described in this subparagraph is—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f07242-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a federally funded research and development center; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f07243-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>an independent, nongovernmental institute that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76f07244-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/3/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76f07245-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/3/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>is exempt from tax under section 501(a) of that Code; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y76f07246-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/a/3/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>has recognized credentials and expertise in national security and military affairs.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f07247-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f07248-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the results of the review conducted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f07249-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s912/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e53958" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="913">SEC. 913. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON THE ROLE AND ORGANIZATION OF SPACE ASSETS IN THE RESERVE COMPONENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f0e77a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f0e77b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study to determine the appropriate role and organization of space-related assets within the reserve components of the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f0e77c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2022, 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 study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f0e77d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (b) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0e77e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f0e77f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The determinations of the Secretary of Defense with respect to the—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0e780-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the organization and integration of space-related units within the reserve components of the Armed Forces;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0e781-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the staffing of such units, including the recruitment and retention of personnel for such units (including any reserve units of the Space force);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0e782-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the missions of such units; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0e783-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the operational requirements applicable to such units.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0e784-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f0e785-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An analysis of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0e786-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the costs of establishing a Space National Guard in accordance with subtitle C of title IX of H.R. 4350, <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1881">135 STAT. 1881</page> One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, as passed by the House of Representatives on September 23, 2021; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0e787-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>how a Space National Guard established in accordance with such subtitle would operate as part of the reserve components.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0e788-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f0e789-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f0e78a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Based on the analysis under paragraph (2), the recommendations of the Secretary with respect to the potential establishment of a Space National Guard.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f0e78b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tIX/s913/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>If applicable, any savings or costs that may result from the preservation of the space-related force structures of the Air National Guard, as such force structures are in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="X">TITLE X—</num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Financial Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1001. </designator> <label>General transfer authority.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1002. </designator> <label>Revision of limitation on funding for combatant commands through Combatant Commander Initiative Fund.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1003. </designator> <label>Plan for consolidation of information technology systems used in Department of Defense planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1004. </designator> <label>Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Counterdrug Activities</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1007. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to support a unified counterdrug and counterterrorism campaign in Colombia.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1008. </designator> <label>Authority for joint task forces to provide support to law enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Naval Vessels and Shipyards</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1011. </designator> <label>Modification to annual naval vessel construction plan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1012. </designator> <label>Improving oversight of Navy contracts for shipbuilding, conversion, and repair.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1013. </designator> <label>Codification of requirement for assessments prior to start of construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1014. </designator> <label>Limitation on decommissioning or inactivating a battle force ship before the end of expected service life.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1015. </designator> <label>Biennial report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1016. </designator> <label>Annual report on ship maintenance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1017. </designator> <label>Navy battle force ship assessment and requirement reporting.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1018. </designator> <label>Prohibition on use of funds for retirement of Mark VI patrol boats.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1019. </designator> <label>Availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of guided missile cruisers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1020. </designator> <label>Review of sustainment key performance parameters for shipbuilding programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1021. </designator> <label>Assessment of security of global maritime chokepoints.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1022. </designator> <label>Report on acquisition, delivery, and use of mobility assets that enable implementation of expeditionary advanced base operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Counterterrorism</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1031. </designator> <label>Inclusion in counterterrorism briefings of information on use of military force in collective self-defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1032. </designator> <label>Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to certain countries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1033. </designator> <label>Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1034. </designator> <label>Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1035. </designator> <label>Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1036. </designator> <label>Report on medical care provided to detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1882">135 STAT. 1882</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1041. </designator> <label>Congressional oversight of alternative compensatory control measures.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1042. </designator> <label>Modification of notification requirements for sensitive military operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1043. </designator> <label>Authority to provide space and services to military welfare societies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1044. </designator> <label>Congressional notification of significant Army force structure changes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1045. </designator> <label>Prohibition on use of Navy, Marine Corps, and Space Force as posse comitatus.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1046. </designator> <label>Comparative testing reports for certain aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1047. </designator> <label>Special operations forces joint operating concept for competition and conflict.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1048. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of certain funding for operation and maintenance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1049. </designator> <label>Limitation on use of certain funds pending submission of report, strategy, and posture review relating to information environment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1050. </designator> <label>Briefing by Comptroller General and limitation on use of funds pending compliance with requirement for independent studies regarding potential cost savings.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1051. </designator> <label>Survey on relations between members of the Armed Forces and military communities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1052. </designator> <label>Limitation on use of funds pending compliance with certain statutory reporting requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1053. </designator> <label>Navy coordination with Coast Guard and Space Force on aircraft, weapons, tactics, technique, organization, and equipment of joint concern.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Studies and Reports</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1061. </designator> <label>Inclusion of support services for Gold Star families in quadrennial quality of life review.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1062. </designator> <label>Public availability of semi-annual summaries of reports.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1063. </designator> <label>Extension of reporting requirement regarding enhancement of information sharing and coordination of military training between Department Of Homeland Security and Department Of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1064. </designator> <label>Continuation of certain Department of Defense reporting requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1065. </designator> <label>Updated review and enhancement of existing authorities for using Air Force and Air National Guard modular airborne fire-fighting systems and other Department of Defense assets to fight wildfires.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1066. </designator> <label>Geographic combatant command risk assessment of Air Force airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance modernization plan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1067. </designator> <label>Biennial assessments of Air Force Test Center.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1068. </designator> <label>Report on 2019 World Military Games.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1069. </designator> <label>Reports on oversight of Afghanistan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1070. </designator> <label>Study and report on Department of Defense excess personal property program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1071. </designator> <label>Optimization of Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1072. </designator> <label>Assessment of requirements for and management of Army three-dimensional geospatial data.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1073. </designator> <label>Required review of Department of Defense unmanned aircraft systems categorization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1074. </designator> <label>Annual report and briefing on Global Force Management Allocation Plan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1075. </designator> <label>Report on World War I and Korean War era Superfund facilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1076. </designator> <label>Report on implementation of irregular warfare strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1077. </designator> <label>Study on providing end-to-end electronic voting services for absent uniformed services voters in locations with limited or immature postal service.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1078. </designator> <label>Report on Air Force strategy for acquisition of combat rescue aircraft and equipment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle G—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1081. </designator> <label>Technical, conforming, and clerical amendments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1082. </designator> <label>Modification to Regional Centers for Security Studies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1083. </designator> <label>Improvement of transparency and congressional oversight of civil reserve air fleet.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1084. </designator> <label>Observance of National Atomic Veterans Day.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1085. </designator> <label>Update of Joint Publication 3-68: Noncombatant Evacuation Operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1086. </designator> <label>National Museum of the Surface Navy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1087. </designator> <label>Authorization for memorial for members of the Armed Forces killed in attack on Hamid Karzai International Airport.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1088. </designator> <label>Treatment of operational data from Afghanistan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1089. </designator> <label>Responsibilities for national mobilization; personnel requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1090. </designator> <label>Independent assessment with respect to Arctic region.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1883">135 STAT. 1883</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1091. </designator> <label>National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1092. </designator> <label>Quarterly security briefings on Afghanistan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1093. </designator> <label>Transition of funding for non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1094. </designator> <label>Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1095. </designator> <label>Commission on the National Defense Strategy.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d39579e54458" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Financial Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e54463" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1001" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1001">SEC. 1001. </num><heading>GENERAL TRANSFER AUTHORITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f1d1ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Transfer Authorizations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f1f8fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f1f8fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon determination by the Secretary of Defense that such action is necessary in the national interest, the Secretary may transfer amounts of authorizations made available to the Department of Defense in this division for fiscal year 2022 between any such authorizations for that fiscal year (or any subdivisions thereof). Amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as the authorization to which transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f1f8ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (3), the total amount of authorizations that the Secretary may transfer under the authority of this section may not exceed $6,000,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f1f900-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for transfers between military personnel authorizations</inline>.—</heading><content>A transfer of funds between military personnel authorizations under title IV shall not be counted toward the dollar limitation in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f1f901-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1001/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authority provided by subsection (a) to transfer authorizations—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f1f902-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1001/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>may only be used to provide authority for items that have a higher priority than the items from which authority is transferred; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f1f903-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1001/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>may not be used to provide authority for an item that has been denied authorization by Congress.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f1f904-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1001/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on Authorization Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>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 transferred.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f1f905-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1001/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall promptly notify Congress of each transfer made under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e54543" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1002" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1002">SEC. 1002. </num><heading>REVISION OF LIMITATION ON FUNDING FOR COMBATANT COMMANDS THROUGH COMBATANT COMMANDER INITIATIVE FUND.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76f22016-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s166a/e/1">Section 166a(e)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f22017-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1002/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f22018-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1002/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$20,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$25,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f22019-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1002/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$250,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$300,000</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f2201a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1002/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$10,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$15,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f2201b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1002/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$5,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$10,000,000</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1884">135 STAT. 1884</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e54611" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1003" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1003">SEC. 1003. </num><heading>PLAN FOR CONSOLIDATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS USED IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING, AND EXECUTION PROCESS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f2472c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f2472d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), in consultation with the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Data Officer of the Department of Defense, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to consolidate the information technology systems used to manage data and support the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process of the Department of Defense. The plan shall include the consolidation of such systems used by each of the military departments and such systems used by the Defense Agencies, and shall address the retirement or elimination of such systems.</content></section> <section id="d39579e54624" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1004">SEC. 1004. </num><heading>COMMISSION ON PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING, AND EXECUTION REFORM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f4df3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is hereby established an independent commission in the legislative branch to be known as the “Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform” (in this section referred to as the “Commission”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f4df41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date of establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall be established not later 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f4df42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Number and appointment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall be composed of 14 civilian individuals not employed by the Federal Government who are recognized experts and have relevant professional experience one or more of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Matters relating to the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Innovative budgeting and resource allocation methods of the private sector.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Iterative design and acquisition process.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Budget or program execution data analysis.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f4df49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The members shall be appointed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall appoint two members.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Majority Leader and the Minority Leader of the Senate shall each appoint one member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Minority Leader shall each appoint one member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Chair and the Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate shall each appoint one member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The Chair and the Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives shall each appoint one member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The Chair and the Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate shall each appoint one member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The Chair and the Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives shall each appoint one member.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1885">135 STAT. 1885</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date described in subsection (a)(2), members shall be appointed to the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of appointment authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to make appointments under this subsection shall expire on the date described in subsection (a)(2), and the number of members of the Commission shall be reduced by the number equal to the number of appointments so not made.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f4df53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chair and Vice Chair</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f4df54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period of Appointment and Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>Members shall be appointed for the term of the Commission. A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f4df55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of the Commission is to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>examine the effectiveness of the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process and adjacent practices of the Department of Defense, particularly with respect to facilitating defense modernization;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>consider potential alternatives to such process and practices to maximize the ability of the Department of Defense to respond in a timely manner to current and future threats; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>make legislative and policy recommendations to improve such process and practices in order to field the operational capabilities necessary to outpace near-peer competitors, provide data and analytical insight, and support an integrated budget that is aligned with strategic defense objectives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f4df59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope and Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall perform the following duties:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Compare the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process of the Department of Defense, including the development and production of documents including the Defense Planning Guidance (described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>), the Program Objective Memorandum, and the Budget Estimate Submission, with similar processes of private industry, other Federal agencies, and other countries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the efficacy and efficiency of all phases and aspects of the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process, which shall include an assessment of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the roles of Department officials and the timelines to complete each such phase or aspect;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the structure of the budget of Department of Defense, including the effectiveness of categorizing the budget by program, appropriations account, major force program, budget activity, and line item, and whether this structure supports modern warfighting requirements for speed, agility, iterative development, testing, and fielding;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a review of how the process supports joint efforts, capability and platform lifecycles, and transitioning technologies to production;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the timelines, mechanisms, and systems for presenting and justifying the budget of Department of Defense, monitoring program execution and Department of Defense budget execution, and developing requirements and performance metrics;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1886">135 STAT. 1886</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f/2/E" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>a review of the financial management systems of the Department of Defense, including policies, procedures, past and planned investments, and recommendations related to <amendingAction type="substitute">replacing</amendingAction>, modifying, and improving such systems to ensure that such systems and related processes of the Department result in—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f/2/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>effective internal controls;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the ability to achieve auditable financial statements; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f/2/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the ability to meet other financial management and operational needs; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>a review of budgeting methodologies and strategies of near-peer competitors to understand if and how such competitors can address current and future threats more or less successfully than the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Develop and propose recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f4df66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Report and Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f4df67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than February 6, 2023, the Commission shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense committees an interim report including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50678-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f50679-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><content>An examination of the development of the documents described in subsection (f)(1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f5067a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f5067b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of the timelines involved in developing an annual budget request and the future-years defense program (as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">section 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>), including the ability to make changes to such request or such program within those timelines.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f5067c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f5067d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of the sufficiency of the civilian personnel workforce in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation to conduct budgetary and program evaluation analysis.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f5067e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f5067f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><content>An examination of efforts by the Department of Defense to develop new and agile programming and budgeting to enable the United States to more effectively counter near-peer competitors.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50680-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f50681-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of the frequency and sufficiency of budget and program execution analysis, to include any existing data analytics tools and any suggested improvements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50682-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Recommendations for internal reform to the Department relating to the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process for the Department of Defense to make internally.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50683-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Recommendations for reform to the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process that require statutory changes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50684-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Any other matters the Commission considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50685-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 1, 2023, the Commission shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense committees a final report that includes the elements required under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50686-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f50687-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date specified in subsection (a)(2), and not later than 30 days after each of the interim and final reports are submitted, the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1887">135 STAT. 1887</page> Commission shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the review and assessment conducted under subsection (f) and include a discussion of any interim or final recommendations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50688-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/g/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The reports submitted to Congress under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f50689-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Government Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f5068a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out its duties, the Commission shall receive the full and timely cooperation of the Secretary of Defense in providing the Commission with analysis, briefings, and other information necessary for the fulfillment of its responsibilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f5068b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f5068c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Liaison</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall designate at least one officer or employee of the Department of Defense to serve as a liaison between the Department and the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f5068d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/h/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Detailees authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may provide, and the Commission may accept and employ, personnel detailed from the Department of Defense, without reimbursement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f5068e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/h/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Facilitation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f5068f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/h/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f50690-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent, non-government institute</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 45 days after the date specified in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of Defense shall make available to the Commission the services of an independent, nongovernmental organization, described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and which is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, which has recognized credentials and expertise in national security and military affairs, in order to facilitate the discharge of the duties of the Commission under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50691-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/h/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federally funded research and development center</inline>.—</heading><content>On request of the Commission, the Secretary of Defense shall make available the services of a federally funded research and development center in order to enhance the discharge of the duties of the Commission under this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f50692-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staff</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50693-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status as federal employees</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2105">section 2105 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, including the required supervision under subsection (a)(3) of such section, the members of the commission shall be deemed to be Federal employees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50694-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for an Executive Director in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3161/d">section 3161(d) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50695-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/i/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>The Executive Director, with the approval of the Commission, may appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for additional personnel as staff of the Commission in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3161/d">section 3161(d) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f50696-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/j" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Personal Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50697-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/j/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to procure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50698-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/j/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>procure the services of experts or consultants (or of organizations of experts or consultants) in accordance with the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3109">section 3109 of title 5, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f50699-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/j/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>pay in connection with such services the travel expenses of experts or consultants, including transportation <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1888">135 STAT. 1888</page> and per diem in lieu of subsistence, while such experts or consultants are traveling from their homes or places of business to duty stations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f5069a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/j/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum daily pay rates</inline>.—</heading><content>The daily rate paid an expert or consultant procured pursuant to paragraph (1) may not exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5315">section 5315 of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f5069b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/k" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Accept Gifts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services, goods, and property from non-Federal entities for the purposes of aiding and facilitating the work of the Commission. The authority in this subsection does not extend to gifts of money. Gifts accepted under this authority shall be documented, and conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest shall be avoided.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f5069c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote> Subject to the authority in this section, commissioners shall otherwise comply with rules set forth by the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate and the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives governing Senate and House employees.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f5069d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/l" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Legislative Advisory Committee</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall operate as a legislative advisory committee and shall not be subject to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (<ref href="/us/pl/92/463">Public Law 92–463</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t5">5 U.S.C. </ref>App) or section 552b, United States Code (commonly known as the Government in the Sunshine Act).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f5069e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/m" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="m">(m) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contracting Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may acquire administrative supplies and equipment for Commission use to the extent funds are available.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f5069f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/n" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="n">(n) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Government Information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the Federal Government such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out its duties. Upon such request of the chair of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f506a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/o" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="o">(o) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Postal Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may use the United States mail in the same manner and under the same conditions as departments and agencies of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f506a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/p" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="p">(p) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f506a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f506a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space for Use of Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the establishment date of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services, in consultation with the Commission, shall identify and make available suitable excess space within the Federal space inventory to house the operations of the Commission. If the Administrator is not able to make such suitable excess space available within such 30-day period, the Commission may lease space to the extent the funds are available.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f506a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/q" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="q">(q) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Removal of Members</inline>.—</heading><content>A member may be removed from the Commission for cause by the individual serving in the position responsible for the original appointment of such member under subsection (b)(1), provided that notice has first been provided to such member of the cause for removal and voted and agreed upon by three quarters of the members serving. A vacancy created by the removal of a member under this subsection shall not affect the powers of the Commission, and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f506a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stA/s1004/r" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="r">(r) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall terminate 180 days after the date on which it submits the final report required by subsection (g)(2).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1889">135 STAT. 1889</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e55256" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Counterdrug Activities</heading> <section id="d39579e55261" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stB/s1007" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1007">SEC. 1007. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT A UNIFIED COUNTERDRUG AND COUNTERTERRORISM CAMPAIGN IN COLOMBIA.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76f52db6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1021 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/375">Public Law 108–375</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/118/2042">118 Stat. 2042</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1577">133 Stat. 1577</ref>), is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f52db7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stB/s1007/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2023</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f52db8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stB/s1007/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2023</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e55304" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stB/s1008" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1008">SEC. 1008. </num><heading>AUTHORITY FOR JOINT TASK FORCES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES CONDUCTING COUNTER-TERRORISM ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f57bd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stB/s1008/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of section 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/136">Public Law 108–136</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s271">10 U.S.C. 271 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2027</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f57bda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stB/s1008/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (d) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f57bdb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stB/s1008/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f57bdc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stB/s1008/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> (2);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f57bdd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stB/s1008/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) and (B) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f57bde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stB/s1008/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraph (A)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (1)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e55387" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Naval Vessels and Shipyards</heading> <section id="d39579e55392" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1011" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1011">SEC. 1011. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL NAVAL VESSEL CONSTRUCTION PLAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f5a2ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1011/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s231">Section 231 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f5a2f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1011/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76f5c901-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>The expected service life of each vessel in the naval vessel force provided for under the naval vessel construction plan, disaggregated by ship class, and the rationale for any changes to such expectations from the previous year’s plan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76f5c902-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f5c903-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>A certification by the appropriate Senior Technical Authority designated under section 8669b of this title of the expected service life of each vessel in the naval vessel force provided for under the naval vessel construction plan, disaggregated by ship class, and the rationale for any changes to such expectations from the previous year’s plan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76f5c904-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>For each battle force ship planned to be inactivated during the five-year period beginning on the date of the submittal of the report, a description of the planned disposition of each such ship following such inactivation and the potential gaps in warfighting capability that will result from such ship being removed from service.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1890">135 STAT. 1890</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f5c905-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1011/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76f5c906-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The term ‘<term>expected service life</term>’ means the number of years a naval vessel is expected to be in service.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f5c907-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1011/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Termination of Annual Naval Vessel Construction Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1061(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (15).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e55481" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1012" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1012">SEC. 1012. </num><heading>IMPROVING OVERSIGHT OF NAVY CONTRACTS FOR SHIPBUILDING, CONVERSION, AND REPAIR.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f66548-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1012/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 805 <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76f70189-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="8039">“§ 8039.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f7018a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8039">10 USC 8039</ref>. </p></sidenote> Deputy Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command for the Supervision of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f7018b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f7289c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall establish and appoint an individual to the position of Deputy Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command for the Supervision of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair (in this section referred to as the ‘Deputy Commander’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f7289d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><content>The Deputy Commander shall be a flag officer of the Navy or an employee of the Navy in a Senior Executive Service position who possesses the expertise required to carry out the responsibilities specified in this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f7289e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Deputy Commander shall report directly to the Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f7289f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Deputy Commander shall oversee—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the independent administration and management of the execution of Department of Defense contracts awarded to commercial entities for shipbuilding, conversion, and repair at the facilities of such entities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the designated contract administration office of the Department responsible for performing contract administration services for such contracts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>enforcement of requirements of such contracts to ensure satisfaction of all contractual obligations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the work performed on such contracts to facilitate greater quality and economy in the products and services being procured; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>on-site quality assurance by the Government for such contracts, including inspections.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f728a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Non-Contract Administration Services Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Deputy Commander shall manage the complexities and unique demands of shipbuilding, conversion, and repair by overseeing the performance of the following non-contract administration services functions for Navy Program Executives Offices, fleet commanders, and the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>Project oversight, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Coordinating responses to non-contractual emergent problems, as assigned by the Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Jointly coordinating activities of precommissioning crews and ship’s force, and other Government activities.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1891">135 STAT. 1891</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Communicating with customers and higher authority regarding matters that may affect project execution.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Contract planning and procurement, including participation in acquisition planning and pre-award activities, including assessment of contractor qualifications.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Technical authority, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Execution of the technical authority responsibilities by the Waterfront Chief Engineer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Execution of the waterfront technical authority responsibilities of the Naval Sea Systems Command for providing Government direction and coordination in the resolution of technical issues.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f728ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comprehensive Contract Management</inline>.—</heading><content>The Deputy Commander shall maintain direct relationships with the Director of the Defense Contract Management Agency and the Director of the Defense Contract Audit Agency to facilitate comprehensive contract management and oversight of commercial entities awarded a contract described in subsection (d)(1) and subcontractors (at any tier).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f728af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subcontractor Audits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Deputy Commander shall request that the Director of the Defense Contract Audit Agency perform periodic audits of subcontractors that perform cost-type subcontracts or incentive subcontracts—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>that are valued at $50,000,000 or more; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>for which the Deputy Commander oversees the designated contract administration office of the Department pursuant to subsection (d)(2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f728b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f728b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f728b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Written Assessment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76f728b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Not later than March 1 of each year, the Deputy Commander shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written assessment summarizing the activities and results associated with the contracts for which the Deputy Commander oversees the designated contract administration office of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f728b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Each written assessment required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>A summary of shipbuilding performance that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f728b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>includes common critical process metrics documented by the appropriate Navy supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion, and repair for each commercial entity described in subsection (d)(1);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f728b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>outlines corrective action requests for critical defects and any actions planned or taken to address them;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f728ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>indicates waivers approved to support acceptance trials, combined trials, and Navy acceptance of ship delivery from the commercial entity described in subsection (d)(1), to include the conditions requiring the approval of each waiver; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f728bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>includes information on the extent to which letters of delegation are used for each shipbuilding program to provide for quality assurance oversight of subcontractors (at any tier) by the Defense Contract Management Agency.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A summary of any significant deficiencies in contractor business systems or other significant contract discrepancies documented by the appropriate Navy supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion, and repair, the Defense Contract Management <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1892">135 STAT. 1892</page> Agency, or the Defense Contract Audit Agency for such contracts, and any actions planned or taken in response.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A summary of the results from audits and inspections completed by Naval Sea Systems Command that evaluate the performance of the appropriate Navy supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion, and repair in executing their quality assurance and contract administration responsibilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>A summary of any dedicated evaluation, such as a review by a task force or working group, of the organizational structure and resourcing plans and requirements that support the supervision of shipbuilding, conversion, and repair, that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f728bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>includes key findings, recommendations, and implementation plans; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76f728c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>indicates any additional support needed from other organizations of the Department, such as the Defense Contract Audit Agency and the Defense Contract Management Agency, for implementation.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f728c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1012/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 805 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f728c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8031">10 USC 8031</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8039. </designator> <label>Deputy Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command for the Supervision of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f728c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1012/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f728c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8039">10 USC 8039</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1012/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f728c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1012/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f728c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f728c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary of the Navy shall appoint an individual to the position of Deputy Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command for the Supervision of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair and notify the congressional defense committees of such appointment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e55803" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1013" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1013">SEC. 1013. </num><heading>CODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR ASSESSMENTS PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION ON FIRST SHIP OF A SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f79df9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1013/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch863">Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 8669b the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76f8132a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="8669c">“§ 8669c.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f8132b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8669c">10 USC 8669c</ref>.</p></sidenote> Assessments required prior to start of construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f8132c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f8132d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy may not approve the start of construction of the first ship for any major shipbuilding program until a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8132e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f8132f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>submits a report to the congressional defense committees on the results of any production readiness review;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81330-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f81331-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>certifies to the congressional defense committees that the findings of any such review support commencement of construction; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81332-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f81333-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>certifies to the congressional defense committees that the basic and functional design of the vessel is complete.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f81334-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a)(1) shall include, at a minimum, an assessment of each of the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1893">135 STAT. 1893</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81335-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The maturity of the ship’s design, as measured by stability of the ship contract specifications and the degree of completion of detail design and production design drawings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81336-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The maturity of developmental command and control systems, weapon and sensor systems, and hull, mechanical and electrical systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81337-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The readiness of the shipyard facilities and workforce to begin construction.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81338-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f81339-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>The Navy’s estimated cost at completion and the adequacy of the budget to support the estimate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8133a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f8133b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>The Navy’s estimated delivery date and description of any variance to the contract delivery date.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8133c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The extent to which adequate processes and metrics are in place to measure and manage program risks.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f8133d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For the purposes of subsection (a):</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8133e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Basic and functional design</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>basic and functional design</term>’, when used with respect to a vessel, means design through computer aided models, that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8133f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>fixes the major hull structure of the vessel;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81340-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>sets the hydrodynamics of the vessel; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81341-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>routes major portions of all distributive systems of the vessel, including electricity, water, and other utilities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81342-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">First ship</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>first ship</term>’ applies to a ship if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81343-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the ship is the first ship to be constructed under that shipbuilding program; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81344-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the shipyard at which the ship is to be constructed has not previously started construction on a ship under that shipbuilding program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81345-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Major shipbuilding program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>major shipbuilding program</term>’ means a program for the construction of combatant and support vessels required for the naval vessel force, as reported within the annual naval vessel construction plan required by section 231 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81346-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Production readiness review</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>production readiness review</term>’ means a formal examination of a program prior to the start of construction to determine if the design is ready for production, production engineering problems have been resolved, and the producer has accomplished adequate planning for the production phase.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f81347-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Start of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>start of construction</term>’ means the beginning of fabrication of the hull and superstructure of the ship.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f81348-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1013/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f81349-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8661">10 USC 8661</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 8669b the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8669c. </designator> <label>Assessments required prior to start of construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f8134a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1013/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 124 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/28">122 Stat. 28</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8661">10 U.S.C. 8661 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e56059" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1014" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1014">SEC. 1014. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON DECOMMISSIONING OR INACTIVATING A BATTLE FORCE SHIP BEFORE THE END OF EXPECTED SERVICE LIFE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f8616b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1014/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch863">Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 8678 the following new section:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1894">135 STAT. 1894</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76f8d69c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="8678a">“§ 8678a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f8d69d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8678a">10 USC 8678a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Limitation on decommissioning or inactivating a battle force ship before the end of expected service life</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f8d69e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may not decommission or inactivate a battle force ship before the end of the expected service life of the ship.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f8d69f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy may waive the limitation under subsection (a) with respect to a battle force ship if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8d6a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the certification described in subsection (c) with respect to such ship; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8d6a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f8d6a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date on which such certification was submitted.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f8d6a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A certification described in this subsection is a certification that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8d6a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y76f8d6a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>maintaining the battle force ship in a reduced operating status is not feasible;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76f8d6a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>maintaining the ship with reduced capability is not feasible;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76f8d6a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>maintaining the ship as a Navy Reserve unit is not feasible;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76f8d6a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>transferring the ship to the Coast Guard is not feasible; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76f8d6a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>maintaining the ship is not required to support the most recent national defense strategy required by section 113(g) of this title; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8d6aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>includes an explanation of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8d6ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the options assessed and the rationale for the determinations under subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8d6ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the rationale for the determination under subparagraph (E) of such paragraph.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f8d6ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>A certification submitted under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f8d6ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8d6af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>battle force ship</term>’ means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8d6b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A commissioned United States Ship warship capable of contributing to combat operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8d6b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A United States Naval Ship that contributes directly to Navy warfighting or support missions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f8d6b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>expected service life</term>’ means the number of years a naval vessel is expected to be in service.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f8d6b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1014/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 863 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f8d6b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8661">10 USC 8661</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 8678 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8678a. </designator> <label>Limitation on decommissioning or inactivating a battle force ship before the end of expected service life.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e56252" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1015" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1015">SEC. 1015. </num><heading>BIENNIAL REPORT ON SHIPBUILDER TRAINING AND THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f924d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1015/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Correction</inline>.—</heading><content>The second <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8692">section 8692 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 1026 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>), is redesignated as section 8693 and the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 863<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f924d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8661">10 USC 8661</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> of such title is conformed accordingly.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1895">135 STAT. 1895</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f924d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1015/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f924d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1015/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">In General.—</headingText>Not later</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f924d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1015/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76f924da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f924db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f924dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of the potential benefits of multi-year procurement contracting for the stability of the shipbuilding defense industrial base.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f924dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1015/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f94bee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Solicitation and Analysis of Information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to carry out subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of Labor shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f94bef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>solicit information regarding the age demographics and occupational experience level from the private shipyards of the shipbuilding defense industrial base; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f94bf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>analyze such information for findings relevant to carrying out subsection (a)(2), including findings related to the current and projected defense shipbuilding workforce, current and projected labor needs, and the readiness of the current and projected workforce to supply the proficiencies analyzed in subsection (a)(1).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e56356" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1016" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1016">SEC. 1016. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON SHIP MAINTENANCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f97301-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1016/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch863">Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76f99a12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="8694">“§ 8694.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f99a13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8694">10 USC 8694</ref>.</p></sidenote> Annual report on ship maintenance</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f99a14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 15 of each year, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report setting forth each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f99a15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>A description of all ship maintenance planned for the fiscal year during which the report is submitted, by hull.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f99a16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f99a17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>The estimated cost of the maintenance described pursuant to paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f99a18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f9c129-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of all ship maintenance conducted by the Secretary during the previous fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f9c12a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>A detailed description of any ship maintenance that was deferred during the previous fiscal year, including specific reasons for the delay or cancellation of any availability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f9c12b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>A detailed description of the effect of each of the planned ship maintenance actions that were delayed or cancelled during the previous fiscal year, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f9c12c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f9c12d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f9c12e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of the effects on the costs and schedule for each delay or cancellation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76f9c12f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f9c130-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deferment costs.</p></sidenote><content>the accrued operational and fiscal cost of all the deferments over the fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f9c131-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f9c132-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f9c133-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content> Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and made publicly available on an appropriate internet website in a searchable format, but may contain a classified annex.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76f9c134-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1016/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76f9c135-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8661">10 USC 8661</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8694. </designator> <label>Annual report on ship maintenance.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1896">135 STAT. 1896</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e56495" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1017" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1017">SEC. 1017. </num><heading>NAVY BATTLE FORCE SHIP ASSESSMENT AND REQUIREMENT REPORTING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fa0f56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1017/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch863">Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 1023, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="indentUp2 firstIndent-2" id="y76fad2a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="8695">“SEC. 8695. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fad2a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8695">10 USC 8695</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="bold">NAVY BATTLE FORCE SHIP ASSESSMENT AND REQUIREMENT REPORTING.</heading><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fad2a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fad2aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date on which a covered event occurs, the Chief of Naval Operations shall submit to the congressional defense committees a battle force ship assessment and requirement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fad2ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each assessment required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fad2ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of the strategic guidance of the Federal Government, the Department of Defense, and the Navy for identifying priorities, missions, objectives, and principles, in effect as of the date on which the assessment is submitted, that the force structure of the Navy must follow.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>An identification of the steady-state demand for maritime security and security force assistance activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>An identification of the force options that can satisfy the steady-state demands for activities required by theater campaign plans of combatant commanders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fad2b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>A force optimization analysis that produces a day-to-day global posture required to accomplish peacetime and steady-state tasks assigned by combatant commanders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>A modeling of the ability of the force to fight and win scenarios approved by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>A calculation of the number and global posture of each force element required to meet steady-state presence demands and warfighting response timelines.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fad2b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76fad2b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Each requirement required by subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>be based on the assessment required by subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fad2b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>identify, for each of the fiscal years that are five, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years from the date of the covered event—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the total number of battle force ships required;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the number of battle force ships required in each of the categories described in paragraph (2);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the classes of battle force ships included in each of the categories described in paragraph (2); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the number of battle force ships required in each class.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fad2bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The categories described in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Aircraft carriers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Large surface combatants.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Small surface combatants.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Amphibious warfare ships.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Attack submarines.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Ballistic missile submarines.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>Combat logistics force.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>Expeditionary fast transport.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>Expeditionary support base.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1897">135 STAT. 1897</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><content>Command and support.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">“(K) </num><content>Other.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fad2c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>battle force ship</term>’ means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A commissioned United States Ship warship capable of contributing to combat operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A United States Naval Ship that contributes directly to Navy warfighting or support missions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered event</term>’ means a significant change to any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Strategic guidance that results in changes to theater campaign plans or warfighting scenarios.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Strategic laydown of vessels or aircraft that affects sustainable peacetime presence or warfighting response timelines.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Operating concepts, including employment cycles, crewing constructs, or operational tempo limits, that affect peacetime presence or warfighting response timelines.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fad2d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Assigned missions that affect the type or quantity of force elements.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fad2d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1017/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 863 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fad2d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8661">10 USC 8661</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8695. </designator> <label>Navy battle force ship assessment and requirement reporting.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76faf9e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1017/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76faf9e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8695">10 USC 8695 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Baseline Assessment and Requirement Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The date of the enactment of this Act is deemed to be a covered event for the purposes of establishing a baseline battle force ship assessment and requirement under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8695">section 8695 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e56793" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1018" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1018">SEC. 1018. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT OF MARK VI PATROL BOATS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fb6f16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1018/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Navy may be obligated or expended to retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage any Mark VI patrol boat.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fb6f17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1018/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fb6f18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than February 15, 2022, the Secretary of the Navy, in consultation with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fb6f19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1018/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The rationale for the retirement of existing Mark VI patrol boats, including an operational analysis of the effect of such retirements on the warfighting requirements of the commanders of each of the combatant commands.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fb6f1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1018/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fb6f1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of how the Fifth Fleet requirements, which are currently being met by Mark VI patrol boats, will continue to be met without such boats, including an evaluation of the cumulative effect of eliminating Mark VI patrol boats in addition to other recent reductions in Navy riverine force structure, such as riverine command boats, in the theater.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fb6f1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1018/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fb6f1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><content>An update on the implementation of the corrective actions and lessons learned from the Navy’s investigation of the January 12, 2016, incident in which 10 United States sailors were detained by Iranian forces near Farsi Island, the extent to which retiring existing Mark VI patrol boats will affect such implementation, and how such implementation will be sustained in the absence of Mark VI patrol boats.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1898">135 STAT. 1898</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fb6f1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1018/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fb6f1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of operating concepts for escorting high value units without Mark VI patrol boats.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fb6f20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1018/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of the manner and concept of operations in which the Marine Corps could use Mark VI patrol boats to support distributed maritime operations, advanced expeditionary basing operations, and persistent presence near maritime choke points and strategic littorals in the Indo-Pacific region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fb6f21-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1018/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fb6f22-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the potential for modification, and the associated costs, of the Mark VI patrol boat for the inclusion of loitering munitions or anti-ship cruise missiles, such as the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile and the Naval Strike Missile, particularly to support the concept of operations described in paragraph (5).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fb6f23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1018/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>A description of resources required for the Marine Corps to possess, man, train, and maintain Mark VI patrol boats in the performance of the concept of operations described in paragraph (5) and modifications described in paragraph (6).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fb6f24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1018/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fb6f25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fb6f26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>A determination of whether the Marine Corps should take possession of the Mark VI patrol boats effective on or before September 30, 2022.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fb6f27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1018/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Such other matters the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e56885" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1019" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1019">SEC. 1019. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT OR INACTIVATION OF GUIDED MISSILE CRUISERS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to retire, prepare to retire, inactivate, or place in storage more than 5 guided missile cruisers.</content></section> <section id="d39579e56892" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1020" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1020">SEC. 1020. </num><heading>REVIEW OF SUSTAINMENT KEY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS FOR SHIPBUILDING PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fbbd48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1020/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fbbd49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall initiate a review of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System policy related to the setting of sustainment key performance parameters and key system attributes for shipbuilding programs to ensure such parameters and attributes account for a comprehensive range of factors that could affect the operational availability and materiel availability of a ship. Such review shall include the extent to which—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fbbd4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1020/a/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the term “<term>operational availability</term>” should be redefined by mission area and to include equipment failures that affect the ability of a ship to perform primary missions; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fbbd4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1020/a/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the term “<term>materiel availability</term>” should be redefined to take into account factors that could result in a ship being unavailable for operations, including unplanned maintenance, unplanned losses, and training.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fbbd4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1020/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall submit to congressional defense committees a report on the findings and recommendations of the review required under paragraph (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1899">135 STAT. 1899</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e56932" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1021">SEC. 1021. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF SECURITY OF GLOBAL MARITIME CHOKEPOINTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fc0b6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fc0b6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the security of global maritime chokepoints from the threat of hostile kinetic attacks, cyber disruptions, and other form of sabotage. The report shall include an assessment of each of the following with respect to each global maritime chokepoint covered by the report:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fc0b6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The expected length of time and resources required for operations to resume at the chokepoint in the event of attack, sabotage, or other disruption of regular maritime operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fc3280-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The security of any secondary chokepoint that could be affected by a disruption at the global maritime chokepoint.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fc3281-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Options to mitigate any vulnerabilities resulting from a hostile kinetic attack, cyber disruption, or other form of sabotage at the chokepoint.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fc3282-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fc3283-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Global Maritime Chokepoint</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>global maritime chokepoint</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fc3284-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Panama Canal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fc3285-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Suez Canal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fc3286-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Strait of Malacca.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fc3287-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Strait of Hormuz.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fc3288-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The Bab el-Mandeb Strait.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fc3289-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1021/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Any other chokepoint determined appropriate by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e57013" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1022">SEC. 1022. </num><heading>REPORT ON ACQUISITION, DELIVERY, AND USE OF MOBILITY ASSETS THAT ENABLE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXPEDITIONARY ADVANCED BASE OPERATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fcf5da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a detailed description of each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fcf5db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities required to operate and maintain a force of 24 to 35 Light Amphibious Warships, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fcf5dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fd1ced-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated timeline for procuring and delivering such warships;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fd1cef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fd1cf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated cost to procure, man, train, operate, maintain, and modernize such warships for each of the 10 years following the year in which the report is submitted, together with the notional Department of Defense appropriations account associated with each such cost; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cf1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the feasibility of accelerating the current Light Amphibius Warship procurement plan and delivery schedule.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cf2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The specific number, type, and mix of manned and unmanned platforms required to support distributed maritime operations and expeditionary advanced base operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cf3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The feasibility of Marine Littoral Regiments using other joint and interagency mobility platforms prior to, in addition <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1900">135 STAT. 1900</page> to, or in lieu of the operational availability of Light Amphibious Warships, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cf4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Army LCU-2000, Runnymede-class and General Frank S. Besson-class logistics support vessels;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cf5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Navy LCU-1610 or LCU-1700, Landing Craft Air Cushioned, and Ship-to-Shore Connector vessels;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cf6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>commercial vessel options that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cf7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/3/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>are available as of the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cf8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>meet Marine Littoral Regiment requirements for movement, maneuver, sustainment, training, interoperability, and cargo capacity and delivery;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cf9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>maritime prepositioning force vessels; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cfa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Coast Guard vessels.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cfb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>The specific number, type, and mix of long range unmanned surface vessel platforms required to support distributed maritime operations, expeditionary advanced base operations, along with their operational interaction with the warfighting capabilities of the fleet, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cfc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fd1cfd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated timeline for procuring and delivering such platforms; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1cfe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fd1cff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fd1d00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated cost to procure, man, train, operate, maintain, and modernize such platforms for each of the 10 years following the year in which the report is submitted, together with the notional Department of Defense appropriations account associated with each such cost.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1d01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>The feasibility of integrating Marine Littoral Regiments with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1d02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>special operations activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1d03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>joint and interagency planning;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1d04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>information warfare operations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1d05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and security cooperation activities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1d06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>The projected cost and timeline for deploying Marine Littoral Regiments, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1d07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fd1d08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>the extent to which such regiments will deploy with the capabilities listed in paragraphs (1) through (5) during each of the 10 years following the year in which the report is submitted; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fd1d09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/a/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>options to accelerate such deployments or increase the capabilities of such regiments if additional resources are available, together with a description of such resources.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fd1d0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stC/s1022/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fd1d0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in a publicly accessible, unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e57185" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Counterterrorism</heading> <section id="d39579e57190" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1031" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1031">SEC. 1031. </num><heading>INCLUSION IN COUNTERTERRORISM BRIEFINGS OF INFORMATION ON USE OF MILITARY FORCE IN COLLECTIVE SELF-DEFENSE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s485/a">Section 485(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>activities</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>, including the use of military force under the notion of collective self-defense of foreign partners</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1901">135 STAT. 1901</page></content></section> <section id="d39579e57208" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1032" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1032">SEC. 1032. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OR RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO CERTAIN COUNTRIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1035 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1954">132 Stat. 1954</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1043 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fd431c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3847">134 Stat. 3847</ref>.</p></sidenote>, is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31,2022</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e57237" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1033" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1033">SEC. 1033. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OR RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO THE UNITED STATES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1033 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1953">132 Stat. 1953</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1041 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fd431d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3846">134 Stat. 3846</ref>.</p></sidenote>, is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e57266" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1034" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1034">SEC. 1034. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT OR MODIFY FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES TO HOUSE DETAINEES TRANSFERRED FROM UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1034(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1954">132 Stat. 1954</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1042 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fd431e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3847">134 Stat. 3847</ref>.</p></sidenote>, is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e57296" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1035" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1035">SEC. 1035. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CLOSE OR RELINQUISH CONTROL OF UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1036 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1551">131 Stat. 1551</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1044 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fd6a2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3847">134 Stat. 3847</ref>.</p></sidenote>, is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2018 through 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>any of fiscal years 2018 through 2022</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e57325" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1036">SEC. 1036. </num><heading>REPORT ON MEDICAL CARE PROVIDED TO DETAINEES AT UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fe0670-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Medical Officer of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay (in this section referred to as the “Chief Medical Officer”), shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the provision of medical care to individuals detained at Guantanamo.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fe0671-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1902">135 STAT. 1902</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe0672-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fe0673-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the quality of medical care provided to individuals detained at Guantanamo, including whether such care meets applicable standards of care.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe0674-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of the medical facilities and resources at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, available to individuals detained at Guantanamo.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe0675-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of the medical facilities and resources not at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, that would be made available to individuals detained at Guantanamo as necessary to meet applicable standards of care.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe0676-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A description of the range of medical conditions experienced by individuals detained at Guantanamo as of the date on which the report is submitted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe0677-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of the range of medical conditions likely to be experienced by individuals detained at Guantanamo, given the medical conditions of such individuals as of the date on which the report is submitted and the likely effects of aging.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe0678-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fe0679-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of any gaps between—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe067a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the medical facilities and resources described in paragraphs (2) and (3); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe067b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the medical facilities and resources required to provide medical care necessary to meet applicable standards of care for the medical conditions described in paragraphs (4) and (5).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe067c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fe067d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fe067e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><content>The plan of the Chief Medical Officer to address the gaps described in paragraph (6), including the estimated costs associated with addressing such gaps.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe067f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fe0680-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of whether the Chief Medical Officer has secured from the Department of Defense access to individuals, information, or other assistance that the Chief Medical Officer considers necessary to enable the Chief Medical Officer to carry out the Chief Medical Officer’s duties, including full and expeditious access to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe0681-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Any individual detained at Guantanamo.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe0682-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Any medical records of any individual detained at Guantanamo.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe0683-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/b/8/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Medical professionals of the Department who are working, or have worked, at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fe0684-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76fe0685-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Classified information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in classified form.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fe0686-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stD/s1036/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms “individual detained at Guantanamo”, “medical care”, and “standard of care” have the meanings given those terms in section 1046(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1586">133 Stat. 1586</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s801">10 U.S.C. 801 note</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e57463" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations</heading> <section id="d39579e57468" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1041" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1041">SEC. 1041. </num><heading>CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OF ALTERNATIVE COMPENSATORY CONTROL MEASURES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fe2d97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1041/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Availability of Funds Pending Submission of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense for the Office of the Under Secretary of <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1903">135 STAT. 1903</page> Defense for Policy, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees the report required under section 119a(a) for 2021.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fe2d98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1041/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Oversight</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s119a">Section 119a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fe54a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Oversight</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y76fe54aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Neither the Secretary of Defense nor the Director of National Intelligence may take any action that would have the effect of limiting the access of the congressional defense committees to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe54ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>any classified program, or any information about any classified program, to which such committees have access as of the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fe54ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any classified program established, or any information about any classified program that becomes available, after the date of the enactment of such Act that is within the jurisdiction of such committees.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76fe54ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>classified program</term>’ includes any special access program, alternative compensatory control measure, or any other controlled access program.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e57534" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1042" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1042">SEC. 1042. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SENSITIVE MILITARY OPERATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76fea2ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s130f/d">Section 130f(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fea2cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1042/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), in</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>In</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fea2d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1042/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fea2d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1042/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) and (B) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fea2d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1042/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fea2d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1042/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fea2d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1042/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y76fea2d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>an operation conducted by the armed forces to free an individual from the control of hostile foreign forces.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e57618" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1043" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1043">SEC. 1043. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SPACE AND SERVICES TO MILITARY WELFARE SOCIETIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x76fea2d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2566">Section 2566 of title 10, United States Code</ref> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fea2d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1043/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of a military department</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>concerned</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fec9e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1043/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y76fec9e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e57659" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1044" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1044">SEC. 1044. </num><heading>CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF SIGNIFICANT ARMY FORCE STRUCTURE CHANGES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ff3f1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1044/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification Requirement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff3f1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1044/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch711">Chapter 711 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 7101 the following new section:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1904">135 STAT. 1904</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y76ff662c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="7102">“§ 7102.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ff662d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7102">10 USC 7102</ref>.</p></sidenote> Congressional notification of significant Army force structure changes</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ff662e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (c), the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notification of any decision to make a significant change to Army force structure prior to implementing or announcing such change.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ff662f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A notification required under subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff6630-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The justification for the planned change.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff6631-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A description of the details of the planned change and timing for implementation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff6632-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>A description of the operational implications of the planned change.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff6633-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ff6634-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><content>The estimated costs of such change.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ff6635-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ff6636-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The notification requirement under subsection (a) shall not apply if the Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees in advance that the planned Army force structure change must be implemented immediately for reasons of military urgency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ff6637-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Significant Change to Army Force Structure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>significant change to Army force structure</term>’ means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff6638-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>a change in the number, type, or component of brigade-level organizations or higher-echelon headquarters;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff6639-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>a change in the number or component of theater-level capabilities, such as a multi-domain task force, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, long range fires unit, or headquarters; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff663a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>a permanent or temporary activation or inactivation of an experimental unit or brigade-size or higher task force.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff663b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1044/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ff663c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7101">10 USC 7101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 7101 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“7102. </designator> <label>Congressional notification of significant Army force structure changes.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ff663d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1044/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing on Army Structure Memorandum</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Prior to issuing the Army Structure Memorandum derived from the Total Army Analysis, the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the memorandum. The briefing shall include a description of each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff663e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1044/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The guidance and direction provided to the Army by the Secretary of Defense in the Defense Planning Guidance or other directives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff8d4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1044/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Any scenarios and assumptions used to conduct the analysis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff8d50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1044/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Any significant force design updates incorporated in the analysis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff8d51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1044/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any significant Army force structure changes directed in the Army Structure Memorandum.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ff8d52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1044/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Any substantive changes of assessed risk associated with changes directed in the memorandum.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e57852" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1045" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1045">SEC. 1045. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON USE OF NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AND SPACE FORCE AS POSSE COMITATUS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ffb463-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1045/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1385">Section 1385 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1905">135 STAT. 1905</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ffb464-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1045/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Army</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the Navy, the Marine Corps,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ffb465-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1045/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ffb466-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1045/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Army and Air Force</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force</b></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ffb467-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1045/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 67 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x76ffb468-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1381">18 USC 1381</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1385 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1385. </designator> <label>Use of Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force as posse comitatus”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e57945" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1046" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1046">SEC. 1046. </num><heading>COMPARATIVE TESTING REPORTS FOR CERTAIN AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ffdb79-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1046/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 134(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2037">130 Stat. 2037</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the report under subsection (e)(2)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a report that includes the information described in subsection (e)(2)(C)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y76ffdb7a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1046/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comparative Testing Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y76ffdb7b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1046/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report from director of operational test and evaluation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 53 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the information described in section 134(e)(1)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2038">130 Stat. 2038</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7700028c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1046/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report from secretary of the air force</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 53 days after the date of the submission of the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the information described in section 134(e)(2)(C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2038">130 Stat. 2038</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e58015" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1047" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1047">SEC. 1047. </num><heading>SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES JOINT OPERATING CONCEPT FOR COMPETITION AND CONFLICT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770050ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1047/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770050ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict and the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a Special Operations Forces joint operating concept for competition and conflict.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770050af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1047/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The joint operating concept required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770050b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1047/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A detailed description of the manner in which special operations forces will be expected to operate in the future across the spectrum of operations, including operations below the threshold of traditional armed conflict, crisis, and armed conflict.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770050b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1047/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An explanation of the roles and responsibilities of the national mission force and the theater special operations forces, including how such forces will be integrated with each other and with general purpose forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770050b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1047/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An articulation of the required capabilities of the special operations forces.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1906">135 STAT. 1906</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770050b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1047/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An explanation of the manner in which the joint operating concept relates to and fits within the joint warfighting concept produced by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770050b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1047/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An explanation of the manner in which the joint operating concept relates to and integrates into the operating concepts of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770050b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1047/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Any other matter the Assistant Secretary and the Commander consider relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e58075" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1048" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1048">SEC. 1048. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770050b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770050b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN FUNDING FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x770077c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2022 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date that is 15 days after the date on which the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770077c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1048/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The first quarterly report identifying and summarizing all execute orders approved by the Secretary of Defense or the commander of a combatant command in effect for the Department of Defense as required by section 1744(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770077ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1048/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The report on the policy of the Department of Defense relating to civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations required by section 936(d) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s134">10 U.S.C. 134 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e58111" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1049" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1049">SEC. 1049. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS PENDING SUBMISSION OF REPORT, STRATEGY, AND POSTURE REVIEW RELATING TO INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77009edb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 by section 301 for operation and maintenance and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the travel of persons as specified in the table in section 4301, not more than 75 percent shall be available until the date on which all of the following are submitted to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77009edc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1049/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The report required by subsection (h)(1) of section 1631 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77009edd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1049/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The strategy and posture review required by subsection (g) of such section.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e58132" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1050" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1050">SEC. 1050. </num><heading>BRIEFING BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL AND LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS PENDING COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDIES REGARDING POTENTIAL COST SAVINGS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7700c5ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1050/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7700c5ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 31, 2022, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the ongoing efforts of the Comptroller General with respect to the effectiveness of each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7700c5f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1050/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Department of Defense programming and planning for the nuclear enterprise.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7700c5f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1050/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Department of Defense processes for identifying the relevance of legacy military systems.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1907">135 STAT. 1907</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7700c5f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1050/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Defense weapon system acquisition and contracting.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7700c5f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1050/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or expended before the date on which the Secretary of Defense has entered into agreements for the conduct of the independent reviews required under section 1753 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1852">133 Stat. 1852</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e58184" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1051">SEC. 1051. </num><heading>SURVEY ON RELATIONS BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND MILITARY COMMUNITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7701b054-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Survey</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b055-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7701b056-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall conduct a survey of covered individuals regarding relations between covered individuals and covered communities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b057-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of survey</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The survey shall be designed to solicit information from covered individuals regarding each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b058-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The rank, age, racial, ethnic, and gender demographics of the covered individuals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b059-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Relationships between covered individuals and the covered community, including support services and acceptance of the military community.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b05a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The availability of housing, health care, mental health services, and education for covered individuals, employment opportunities for military spouses, and other relevant issues.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b05b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Initiatives of local government and community organizations with respect to covered individuals and covered communities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b05c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The physical safety of covered individuals while in a covered community but outside the military installation located in such covered community.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b05d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Any other matters designated by the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b05e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Locations</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of conducting the survey under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall select ten geographically diverse military installations where the survey will be conducted.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7701b05f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the course of conducting surveys under this section, the Secretary may carry out any of the following activities with respect to covered individuals and covered communities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b060-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Facilitating local listening sessions and information exchanges.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b061-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Developing educational campaigns.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b062-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Supplementing existing local and national defense community programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b063-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Sharing best practices and activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7701b064-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>To support activities under this section, the Secretary of Defense may coordinate with local governments and not-for-profit organizations that represent covered individuals.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1908">135 STAT. 1908</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7701b065-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7701b066-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the survey conducted under subsection (a). Such briefing shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b067-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>with respect to each covered community—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b068-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the results of the survey; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b069-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the activities conducted to address racial inequity in the community;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b06a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the aggregate results of the survey; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b06b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>best practices for creating positive relationships between covered individuals and covered communities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7701b06c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b06d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered community</term>” means a military installation and any geographic area within 10 miles of such military installation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b06e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered individual</term>” means any of the following individuals who live in a covered community or work on a military installation in a covered community:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b06f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A member of the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b070-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A family member of an individual described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701b071-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1051/e/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>military installation</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2801">section 2801 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e58374" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1052" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1052">SEC. 1052. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS PENDING COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN STATUTORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7701fe92-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or expended before the date on which all of the following reports are submitted to Congress and the unclassified portions thereof made publicly available:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701fe93-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The report required under section 589F(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701fe94-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The reports required under section 1299H(d) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701fe95-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The report required under section 888(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7701fe96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The report required under section 1752(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7701fe97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1052/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7701fe98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on obstacles to compliance with congressional mandated reporting requirements.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e58436" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stE/s1053" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1053">SEC. 1053. </num><heading>NAVY COORDINATION WITH COAST GUARD AND SPACE FORCE ON AIRCRAFT, WEAPONS, TACTICS, TECHNIQUE, ORGANIZATION, AND EQUIPMENT OF JOINT CONCERN.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8062/d">Section 8062(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Coast Guard, the Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the Air Force,</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1909">135 STAT. 1909</page></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e58455" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Studies and Reports</heading> <section id="d39579e58460" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1061" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1061">SEC. 1061. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR GOLD STAR FAMILIES IN QUADRENNIAL QUALITY OF LIFE REVIEW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77024cb9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1061/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77024cba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1061/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The second <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s118a">section 118a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (relating to the quadrennial quality of life review) is redesignated as section 118b.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77024cbb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1061/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 2 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77024cbc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to the second section 118a and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“118b. </designator> <label>Quadrennial quality of life review.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77024cbd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1061/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion in Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s118b">section 118b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as redesignated under subsection (a), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77024cbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">“(15) </num><content>Support services for Gold Star families.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e58548" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1062" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1062">SEC. 1062. </num><heading>PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF SEMI-ANNUAL SUMMARIES OF REPORTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770273cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1062/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s122a">Section 122a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770273d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770273d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semi-annual Summaries</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1 and July 1 of each year, the Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available on an appropriate internet website a summary of all reports submitted to Congress by the Department of Defense for the preceding six-month period that are required to be submitted by statute. Each such summary shall include, for each report covered by the summary, the title of report, the date of delivery, and the section of law under which such report is required.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770273d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1062/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770273d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s122a">10 USC 122a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s122a">section 122a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), shall apply beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e58603" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1063" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1063">SEC. 1063. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENT REGARDING ENHANCEMENT OF INFORMATION SHARING AND COORDINATION OF MILITARY TRAINING BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1014(d)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e58622" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1064" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1064">SEC. 1064. </num><heading>CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77029ae4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1061 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77029ae5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1064/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7702c1f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>The submission of the report required under section 14 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98h–5">50 U.S.C. 98h–5</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7702c1f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>The submission of the report required under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2504">section 2504 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7702c1f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1064/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (47); and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1910">135 STAT. 1910</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7702c1f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1064/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (30).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e58685" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1065" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1065">SEC. 1065. </num><heading>UPDATED REVIEW AND ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING AUTHORITIES FOR USING AIR FORCE AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD MODULAR AIRBORNE FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND OTHER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ASSETS TO FIGHT WILDFIRES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7702c1fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1058 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/136">Public Law 108–136</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1535">31 U.S.C. 1535 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7702e90b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updated Review and Enhancement of Authorities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y7702e90c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7702e90d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Director shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7703101e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7703101f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>conduct a second review under subsection (a) and make a second determination under subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77031020-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77031021-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><chapeau>submit to Congress a report that includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77031022-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the results of the second review and second determination required by subparagraph (A); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77031023-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a description, based on such second determination, of any new modifications proposed to be made to existing authorities under subsection (c) or (d), including whether there is a need for legislative changes to further improve the procedures for using Department of Defense assets to fight wildfires.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77031024-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77031025-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77031026-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Pursuant to the second determination under subsection (b) required by paragraph (1)(A), the Director shall develop and implement such modifications, regulations, policies, and interagency procedures as the Director determines appropriate pursuant to subsections (c) and (d).<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77031027-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77031028-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote> Any such modification, regulation, policy, or interagency procedure shall not take effect until the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the report is submitted to Congress under paragraph (1)(B).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e58766" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1066" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1066">SEC. 1066. </num><heading>GEOGRAPHIC COMBATANT COMMAND RISK ASSESSMENT OF AIR FORCE AIRBORNE INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE MODERNIZATION PLAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77035e49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1066/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77035e4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2022, each commander of a geographic combatant command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an assessment of the level of operational risk to that command posed by the plan of the Air Force to modernize and restructure airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to meet near-, mid-, and far-term contingency and steady-state operational requirements against adversaries in support of the objectives of the current national defense strategy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77035e4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1066/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Assessed</inline>.—</heading><content>The plan of the Air Force referred to in subsection (a) is the plan required under section 142 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77035e4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1066/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Risk</inline>.—</heading><content>In assessing levels of operational risk for purposes of subsection (a), a commander shall use the military risk matrix of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as described in CJCS Instruction 3401.01E.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77035e4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1066/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Geographic Combatant Command</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>geographic combatant command</term>” means each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77035e4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1066/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>United States European Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77035e4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1066/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>United States Indo-Pacific Command.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1911">135 STAT. 1911</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77035e50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1066/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>United States Africa Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77035e51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1066/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>United States Southern Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77035e52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1066/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>United States Northern Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77035e53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1066/d/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>United States Central Command.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e58848" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1067" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1067">SEC. 1067. </num><heading>BIENNIAL ASSESSMENTS OF AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77038564-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77038565-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77038566-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote>Not later than December 1 of each of 2022, 2024, and 2026, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of the Air Force Test Center. Each such assessment shall include, for the period covered by the assessment, a description of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77038567-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1067/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>any challenges of the Air Force Test Center with respect to completing its mission; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77038568-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1067/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the plan of the Secretary to address such challenges.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e58871" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1068" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1068">SEC. 1068. </num><heading>REPORT ON 2019 WORLD MILITARY GAMES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7703d389-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1068/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the participation of the United States in the 2019 World Military Games. Such report shall include a detailed description of each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7703d38a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1068/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of United States athletes and staff who attended the 2019 World Military Games and became ill with COVID–19-like symptoms during or shortly after their return to the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7703d38b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1068/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The results of any blood testing conducted on athletes and staff returning from the 2019 World Military Games, including whether those blood samples were subsequently tested for COVID–19.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7703d38c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1068/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The number of home station Department of Defense facilities of the athletes and staff who participated in the 2019 World Military Games that experienced outbreaks of illnesses consistent with COVID–19 symptoms upon the return of members of the Armed Forces from Wuhan, China.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7703d38d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1068/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7703d38e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The number of Department of Defense facilities visited by team members after returning from Wuhan, China, that experienced COVID–19 outbreaks during the first quarter of 2020, including in relation to the share of other Department of Defense facilities that experienced COVID–19 outbreaks through March 31, 2020.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7703fa9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1068/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Whether the Department tested members of the Armed Forces who traveled to Wuhan, China, for the World Military Games for COVID–19 antibodies, and if so, what portion, if any, of those results were positive, and when such testing was conducted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7703faa0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1068/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Whether there are, or have been, any investigations, including under the auspices of an Inspector General, across the Department of Defense or the military departments into possible connections between United States athletes who traveled to Wuhan, China, and the outbreak of COVID–19.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7703faa1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1068/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Whether the Department has engaged with the militaries of allied or partner countries about illnesses surrounding the 2019 World Military Games, and if so, how many participating militaries have indicated to the Department that their athletes or staff may have contracted COVID–19-like symptoms during or immediately after the Games.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1912">135 STAT. 1912</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7703faa2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1068/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7703faa3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7703faa4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Except to the extent prohibited by law, the report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form and made publicly available on an internet website in a searchable format, but may contain a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e58941" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1069">SEC. 1069. </num><heading>REPORTS ON OVERSIGHT OF AFGHANISTAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7704bdf5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7704bdf6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7704bdf7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until December 31, 2026, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence and consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Afghanistan. Each such report shall address, with respect to Afghanistan, the following matters:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704bdf8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7704bdf9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An up-to-date assessment of the over-the-horizon capabilities of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704bdfa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of the concept of force with respect to the over-the-horizon force of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704bdfb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The size of such over-the-horizon force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704bdfc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The location of such over-the-horizon force, including the locations of the forces as of the date of the submission of the report and any plans to adjust such locations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704bdfd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The chain of command for such over-the-horizon force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704bdfe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7704bdff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><content>The launch criteria for such over-the-horizon force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7704be01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>Any plans to expand or adjust such over-the-horizon force capabilities in the future, to account for evolving terrorist threats in Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7704be03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the terrorist threat in Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7704be05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the quantity and types of United States military equipment remaining in Afghanistan, including an indication of whether the Secretary plans to leave, recover, or destroy such equipment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7704be07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>Contingency plans for the retrieval or hostage rescue of United States citizens located in Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7704be09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>Contingency plans related to the continued evacuation of Afghans who hold special immigrant visa status under section 602 of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101 note</ref>) or who have filed a petition for such status, following the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>A concept of logistics support to support the over-the-horizon force of the United States, including all basing and transportation plans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7704be0c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of changes in the ability of al-Qaeda and ISIS-K to conduct operations within Taliban-held Afganistan or outside of Afghanistan against the United States and allies of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be0d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7704be0e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the threat posed by prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi prison and Parwan detention facility, Afghanistan, in August 2021, including, for each such prisoner—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be0f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/14/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the country of origin of the prisoner;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be10-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/14/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any affiliation of the prisoner with a foreign terrorist organization; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/14/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in the case of any such prisoner determined to pose a risk for external operations outside of Afghanistan, the assessed location of the prisoner.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1913">135 STAT. 1913</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><content>The status of any military cooperation between the Taliban and China, Russia, or Iran.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/a/16" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7704be14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report required under this section may be submitted in either unclassified or classified form, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7704be15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7704be17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1069/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e59119" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1070" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1070">SEC. 1070. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77050c38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1070/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall conduct a study on the excess personal property program of the Department of Defense under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2576a">section 2576a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and the administration of such program by the Law Enforcement Support Office. Such study shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77050c39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1070/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77050c3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of the degree to which personal property transferred under such program has been distributed equitably between larger, well-resourced municipalities and units of government and smaller, less well-resourced municipalities and units of government; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77050c3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1070/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an identification of potential reforms to such program to ensure that such property is transferred in a manner that provides adequate opportunity for participation by smaller, less well-resourced municipalities and units of government.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77050c3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1070/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of a study required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e59160" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1071" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1071">SEC. 1071. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77050c3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s139b">10 USC 139b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>OPTIMIZATION OF IRREGULAR WARFARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT DIRECTORATE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77055a5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1071/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77055a5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for improving the support provided by the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate to meet military requirements. Such plan shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77058070-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1071/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Specific actions to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77058071-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1071/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ensure adequate focus on rapid fielding of required capabilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77058072-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1071/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>improve metrics and methods for tracking projects that have transitioned into programs of record; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77058073-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1071/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>minimize overlap with other research, development, and acquisition efforts.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77058074-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1071/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Such other matters as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict considers relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77058075-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77058076-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77058077-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense Instruction Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1914">135 STAT. 1914</page> the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Secretaries of the military departments, shall publish an updated Department of Defense Instruction in order to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77058078-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>define the objectives, organization, mission, customer base, and role of the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77058079-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure coordination with external program managers assigned to the military departments and the United States Special Operations Command;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7705807a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>facilitate adequate oversight by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7705807b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1071/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>address such other matters as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict considers relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e59245" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1072">SEC. 1072. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF REQUIREMENTS FOR AND MANAGEMENT OF ARMY THREE-DIMENSIONAL GEOSPATIAL DATA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770643cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770643cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Assessments and Determinations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, and the Secretary of the Army, in consultation with other appropriate officials of the Department of Defense, shall jointly carry out each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the requirements of the joint force with respect to three-dimensional geospatial data in order to achieve Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control, including the use of such data for each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Training.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Planning.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Modeling and simulation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Mission rehearsal.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Intelligence, including geolocation support to intelligence collection systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Dynamic and precision targeting.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>After action reviews.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770643d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination of whether three-dimensional geospatial data derived from Government sources, commercial sources, or both (referred to as “derivative three-dimensional geospatial data”) meets the accuracy, resolution, community sensor model compliance, and currency required for precision targeting.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770643da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A determination of the optimum management, joint funding structure, and resources required for the collection, tasking, acquisition, production, storage, and consumption of three-dimensional geospatial data, including a consideration of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>designating the Army as the Executive Agent for warfighter collection, production, and consumption of three-dimensional geospatial content at the point-of-need;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>designating the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, in its role as the Geospatial Intelligence Functional <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1915">135 STAT. 1915</page> Manager, as the Executive Agent for quality assessment, testing, evaluation, validation, and enterprise storage and retrieval of derivative three-dimensional geospatial data;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>existing governance structures across the Department of Defense and the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency for the procurement and production of three-dimensional geospatial data and the development of tools and plans, from either commercial or Government sources; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770643de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>identifying potential commercial and Government capabilities that could be established as a three-dimensional geospatial intelligence program of record.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770643df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770643e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Army Management Considerations</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Vice Chairman, the Under Secretary, and the Secretary of the Army determine that the Army should serve as the Executive Agent for Department of Defense three-dimensional geospatial data, the Secretary shall determine the respective roles within the Army.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770643e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Army Determinations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army shall determine whether operational use of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System and Army intelligence and mission command systems require three-dimensional geospatial data for assigned operational missions, including targeting.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770643e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1072/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770643e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Vice Chairman, the Under Secretary, and the Secretary of the Army shall complete the assessments and determinations required by this section and provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such assessments and determinations.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e59381" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1073">SEC. 1073. </num><heading>REQUIRED REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS CATEGORIZATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7706e024-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall initiate a process—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7706e025-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to review the system used by the Department of Defense for categorizing unmanned aircraft systems, as described in Joint Publication 3–30 titled “Joint Air Operations”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7706e026-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7706e027-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>to determine whether modifications should be made in the Department of Defense grouping of unmanned aerial systems into five broad categories, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7706e028-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required Elements for Revision</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Under Secretary determines under subsection (a) that the characteristics associated with any of the five categories of unmanned aircraft systems should be revised, the Under Secretary shall consider the effect a revision would have on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7706e029-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the future capability and employment needs to support current and emerging warfighting concepts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7706e02a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>advanced systems and technologies available in the current commercial marketplace;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7706e02b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the rapid fielding of unmanned aircraft systems technology; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7706e02c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the National Airspace System.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7706e02d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the review required under subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall consult with—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7706e02e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary of each of the military departments;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7706e02f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1916">135 STAT. 1916</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7706e030-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Secretary of State; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77070741-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77070742-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2022, the Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report that includes a description of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77070743-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the results of the review initiated under subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77070744-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any revisions planned to the system used by the Department of Defense for categorizing unmanned aircraft systems as a result of such review;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77070745-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the costs and benefits of any planned revisions; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77070746-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1073/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a proposed implementation plan and timelines for such revisions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e59498" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1074" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1074">SEC. 1074. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT AND BRIEFING ON GLOBAL FORCE MANAGEMENT ALLOCATION PLAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77072e57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1074/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77072e58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77072e59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Classified information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 31, 2022, and annually thereafter through 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a classified report and a classified briefing on the Global Force Management Allocation Plan and its implementation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77072e5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1074/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report required by subsection (a) shall include a summary describing the Global Force Management Allocation Plan being implemented as of October 1 of the year in which the report is provided.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77072e5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77072e5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77072e5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of the major modifications to global force allocation made during the preceding fiscal year that deviated from the Global Force Management Allocation Plan for that fiscal year as a result of a shift in strategic priorities, requests for forces, or other contingencies, and an explanation for such modifications.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77072e5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of the major differences between the Global Force Management Allocation Plan for the current fiscal year and the Global Force Management Allocation Plan for the preceding fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77072e5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1074/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of any difference between the actual global allocation of forces, as of October 1 of the year in which the briefing is provided, and the forces stipulated in the Global Force Management Allocation Plan being implemented on that date.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e59553" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1075" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1075">SEC. 1075. </num><heading>REPORT ON WORLD WAR I AND KOREAN WAR ERA SUPERFUND FACILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77075570-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1075/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on active Superfund facilities where a hazardous substance originated from Department of Defense activities occurring between the beginning of World War I and the end of the Korean War. Such report shall include a description of such Superfund facilities as well as any actions, planned actions, <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1917">135 STAT. 1917</page> communication with communities, and cooperation with relevant agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, carried out or planned to be carried out by the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77075571-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1075/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77075572-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Superfund Facility</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Superfund facility</term>” means a facility included on the National Priorities List pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9605">42 U.S.C. 9605</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e59587" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1076">SEC. 1076. </num><heading>REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF IRREGULAR WARFARE STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770818c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770818c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through fiscal year 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities and programs of the Department of Defense to implement the irregular warfare strategy consistent with the 2019 Irregular Warfare Annex to the National Defense Strategy, as amended by any subsequent national defense strategy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770818c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770818c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required by subsection (a) shall include the following elements for the year covered by the report:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770818c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A description and assessment of efforts to institutionalize the approach of the Department of Defense to irregular warfare and maintain a baseline of capabilities and expertise in irregular warfare in both conventional and special operations forces, including efforts to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770818c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>institutionalize irregular warfare in force development and design;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770818c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>transform the approach of the Department of Defense to prioritize investments in, and development of, human capital for irregular warfare;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77083fda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>ensure an approach to irregular warfare that is agile, efficient, and effective by investing and developing capabilities in a cost-informed and resource-sustainable manner; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77083fdb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>integrate irregular warfare approaches into operational plans and warfighting concepts for competition, crisis, and conflict.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77083fdc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>A description and assessment of efforts to operationalize the approach of the Department of Defense to irregular warfare to meet the full range of challenges posed by adversaries and competitors, including efforts to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77083fdd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>execute proactive, enduring campaigns using irregular warfare capabilities to control the tempo of competition, shape the environment, and increase the cost of hostilities against the United States and its allies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77083fde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>adopt a resource-sustainable approach to countering violent extremist organizations and consolidating gains against the enduring threat from these organizations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77083fdf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>improve the ability of the Department of Defense to understand and operate within the networked, contested, and multi-domain environment in which adversaries and competitors operate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77083fe0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>foster and sustain unified action in irregular warfare including through collaboration and support of interagency partners in the formulation of assessments, plans, and the conduct of operations; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1918">135 STAT. 1918</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77083fe1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>expand networks of allies and partners, including for the purpose of increasing the ability and willingness of allies and partners to defend their sovereignty, contribute to coalition operations, and advance common security initiatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77083fe2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>A description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77083fe3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the status of the plan required to be produced by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the combatant commands and the Secretaries of the military departments, to implement the objectives described in the 2019 Irregular Warfare Annex to the National Defense Strategy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77083fe4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the efforts by the relevant components of the Department of Defense to expeditiously implement such plan, including the allocation of resources to implement the plan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77083fe5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment by the Secretary of Defense of the resources, plans, and authorities required to establish and sustain irregular warfare as a fully-integrated core competency for the Joint Forces.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77083fe6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1076/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e59704" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1077">SEC. 1077. </num><heading>STUDY ON PROVIDING END-TO-END ELECTRONIC VOTING SERVICES FOR ABSENT UNIFORMED SERVICES VOTERS IN LOCATIONS WITH LIMITED OR IMMATURE POSTAL SERVICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7708dc27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7708dc28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>In consultation with the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, the Presidential designee under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301/etseq">52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.</ref>) shall conduct a study on providing end-to-end electronic voting services (including services for registering to vote, requesting an electronic ballot, completing the ballot, and returning the ballot) in participating States for absent uniformed services voters under such Act who are deployed or mobilized to locations with limited or immature postal service (as determined by the Presidential designee).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7708dc29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Presidential designee shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7708dc2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>methods that would ensure voters have the opportunity to verify that their ballots are received and tabulated correctly by the appropriate State and local election officials;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7708dc2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>methods that would generate a verifiable and auditable vote trail for the purposes of any recount or audit conducted with respect to an election;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7708dc2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7708dc2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>a plan of action and milestones on steps that would need to be achieved prior to implementing end-to-end electronic voting services for absentee uniformed services voters;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7708dc2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7708dc2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of whether commercially available technologies may be used to carry out any of the elements of the plan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7708dc30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7708dc31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the resources needed to implement the plan of action and milestones referred to in paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7708dc32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With State and Local Election Officials</inline>.—</heading><content>The Presidential designee shall conduct the study under <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1919">135 STAT. 1919</page> subsection (a) in consultation with appropriate State and local election officials.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7708dc33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7708dc34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7708dc35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Contractors</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent the Presidential designee determines to be appropriate, the Presidential designee may include in the study conducted under subsection (a) an analysis of the potential use of contractors to provide voting services and how such contractors could be used to carry out the elements of the plan referred to in subsection (b)(3).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7708dc36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing; Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7708dc37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7708dc38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Presidential designee shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on the interim results of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7708dc39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1077/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Presidential designee shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e59825" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1078" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1078">SEC. 1078. </num><heading>REPORT ON AIR FORCE STRATEGY FOR ACQUISITION OF COMBAT RESCUE AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7709034a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than June 1, 2022, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7709034b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1078/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a strategy for the acquisition of combat rescue aircraft and equipment that aligns with the stated capability and capacity requirements of the Air Force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7709034c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stF/s1078/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7709034d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of how such strategy meets the requirements of the national defense strategy required under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e59850" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e59855" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1081">SEC. 1081. </num><heading>TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770ad80e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref></inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770ad80f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The table of chapters at the beginning of part I of subtitle A<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770ad810-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to the second chapter 19 (relating to cyber matters).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770ad811-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 2 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770ad812-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 118 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“118. </designator> <label>Materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major weapon systems.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770ad813-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The second section 118a, as added by section 341 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>), is redesignated as section 118b, and the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 2 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770ad814-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> is conformed accordingly.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770ad815-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 138(b)(2)(A)(i) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the semicolon.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770ad816-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 196(d) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>,,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770ad817-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 231a(e)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>include the following,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>include</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1920">135 STAT. 1920</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770ad818-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 240b(b)(1)(B)(xiii) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>An</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>A</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770ad819-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 240g(a)(3) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>;</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770ad81a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 393(b)(2)(D) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period at the end.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770ad81b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Section 483(f)(3) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Section 651(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a comma after “<quotedText>3806(d)(1))</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 39 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770aff2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s671">10 USC 671</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> a period at the end of the item relating to section 691.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>Section 823(a)(2) (article 23(a)(2) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a comma after “<quotedText>Army</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>Section 856(b) (article 56(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d) of section 853a</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c) of section 853a</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><content>Section 1044e(g) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>number of Special Victims’ Counsel</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>number of Special Victims’ Counsels</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/16" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 54 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770aff33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1061">10 USC 1061</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1065 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1065. </designator> <label>Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: certain veterans, caregivers for veterans, and Foreign Service officers.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/17" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">(17) </num><content>Section 1463(a)(4) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that that</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/18" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">(18) </num><content>Section 1465(b)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the the</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/19" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">(19) </num><content>Section 1466(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Coast guard</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Coast Guard</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/20" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="20">(20) </num><content>Section 1554a(g)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>..</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/21" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="21">(21) </num><chapeau>Section 1599h <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/21/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the second paragraph (7) and paragraph (8) as paragraphs (8) and (9), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/21/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the second subparagraph (G) and subparagraph (H) as subparagraphs (H) and (I), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/22" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="22">(22) </num><content>Section 1705(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a fund</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an account</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/23" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="23">(23) </num><content>Section 1722a(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>,,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/24" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="24">(24) </num><chapeau>Section 1788a(e) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/24/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 167(i)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 167(j)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/24/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered personnel</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered individuals</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/24/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (5), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText> ‘covered personnel’ </quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText> ‘covered individuals’ </quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1921">135 STAT. 1921</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/25" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="25">(25) </num><content>The table of chapters at the beginning of part III of subtitle A<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770aff42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 USC 2001</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the item relating to chapter 113, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period after “<quotedText>2200g</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/26" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="26">(26) </num><content>Section 2107(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or Space Force</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/27" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="27">(27) </num><content>Section 2279b(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the second paragraph (11) as paragraph (12).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/28" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="28">(28) </num><content>Section 2321(f) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the item</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the commercial product</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/29" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="29">(29) </num><content>The second section 2350m (relating to execution of projects under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program), as added by section 2503 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770aff47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350a">10 USC 2350a</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, is redesignated as section 2350q and the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 138 is conformed accordingly.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/30" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="30">(30) </num><chapeau>Section 2534(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/30/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (j)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (k)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/30/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>principle</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>principal</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/31" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="31">(31) </num><content>Section 2891a(e)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the any</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/32" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="32">(32) </num><chapeau>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 871 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/32/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 8749 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8742">10 USC 8742</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8749. </designator> <label>Civil service mariners of Military Sealift Command: release of drug and alcohol test results to Coast Guard.”; and<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/32/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 8749a and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8749a. </designator> <label>Civil service mariners of Military Sealift Command: alcohol testing.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/33" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="33">(33) </num><content>The second section 9084, as added by section 1601 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>), is transferred to appear after section 9085 and redesignated as section 9086, and the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 908 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770aff50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081">10 USC 9081</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> is conformed accordingly.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/34" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="34">(34) </num><content>The second section 9132 (relating to Regular Air Force and Regular Space Force: reenlistment after service as an officer) is redesignated as section 9138 (and the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 913<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770aff52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8131">10 USC 8131</ref> prec.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770aff53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9401">10 USC 9401</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> is conformed accordingly).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/35" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="35">(35) </num><content>The section heading for section 9401 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows (and the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 951 is conformed accordingly):<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y770aff55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="9401">“§ 9401.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Members of Air Force and Space Force: detail as students, observers, and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/36" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="36">(36) </num><content>The section heading for section 9402<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770aff57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9401">10 USC 9401</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows (and the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 951 is conformed accordingly):<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1922">135 STAT. 1922</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y770aff58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="9402">“§ 9402.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Enlisted members of Air Force or Space Force: schools”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/a/37" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="37">(37) </num><content>Section 9840 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the second sentence by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>He</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The officer</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770aff5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770aff5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">NDAA for Fiscal Year 2021</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Effective as of January 1, 2021, and as if included therein as enacted, section 1 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770aff5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3388">134 Stat. 3388</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770aff5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">In General.—</headingText></quotedText>” before “<quotedText>This Act</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770b266e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770b266f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770b2670-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">References</inline>.—</heading><content>Any reference in this or any other Act to the ‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021’ shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021’.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770b2671-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770b2672-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">NDAA for Fiscal Year 2020</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective as of December 20, 2019, and as if included therein as enacted, section 1739(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770b2673-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4027">50 USC 4027</ref> and note.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>VI</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>VII</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770b2674-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1081/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770b2675-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Other Amendments Made by This Act</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of applying amendments made by provisions of this Act other than this section, the amendments made by this section shall be treated as having been enacted immediately before any such amendments by other provisions of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e60686" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1082" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1082">SEC. 1082. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO REGIONAL CENTERS FOR SECURITY STUDIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770b4d86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1082/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s342/b/2">Section 342(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770b4d87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, established in 2021 and located in Anchorage, Alaska.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770b4d88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1082/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance of Gifts and Donations</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2611/a/2">Section 2611(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770b4d89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e60741" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1083">SEC. 1083. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENT OF TRANSPARENCY AND CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OF CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770c37ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c37eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (10) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9511">section 9511 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y770c5efc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Secretary</term>’ means the Secretary of Defense.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c5efd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch961">Chapter 961 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by paragraph (1), is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c5efe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/a/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in section 9511a by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c5eff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/a/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in section 9512(e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c5f00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/a/2/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in section 9515, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770c5f01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Civil Reserve Air Fleet</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9516">Section 9516 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c5f02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>When the Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subject to subsection (e), when the Secretary</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1923">135 STAT. 1923</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c5f03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (e) as subsection (f); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c5f04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (d) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770c5f05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c5f06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>identifies each contract for airlift services awarded in the preceding fiscal year to a provider that does not meet the requirements set forth in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c5f07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>for each such contract—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c5f08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>specifies the dollar value of the award; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c5f09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>provides a detailed explanation of the reasons for the award.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770c5f0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c5f0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch961">Chapter 961 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c861c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/c/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> sections 9511a and 9512 as sections 9512 and 9513, respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c861d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/c/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in section 9511, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 9512</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 9513</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c861e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/c/1/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in section 9514, by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (g) as subsection (f).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c861f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770c8620-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9511">10 USC 9511</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 9511a and 9512 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new items:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9512. </designator> <label>Civil Reserve Air Fleet contracts: payment rate.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9513. </designator> <label>Contracts for the inclusion or incorporation of defense features.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770c8621-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps"> Charter Air Transportation of Members of the Armed Forces or Cargo</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c8622-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2640">Section 2640 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c8623-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>or cargo</b></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><b>armed forces</b></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c8624-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or cargo</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>members of the armed forces</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c8625-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or cargo</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>members of the armed forces</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c8626-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (d)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or cargo</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>members of the armed forces</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c8627-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y770c8628-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d/1/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or cargo</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>members of the armed forces</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y770c8629-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d/1/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or cargo</quotedText>” before the period at the end;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c862a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>in subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or cargo</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>members of the armed forces</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c862b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>in subsection (j)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText> ‘cargo’,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText> ‘air transportation’,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770c862c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1083/d/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch157">chapter 157 of title 10, United States Code</ref><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770c862d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2631">10 USC 2631</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2640 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2640. </designator> <label>Charter air transportation of members of the armed forces or cargo.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1924">135 STAT. 1924</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e61138" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1084" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1084">SEC. 1084. </num><heading>OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL ATOMIC VETERANS DAY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770cad3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1084/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t36/ch1">Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y770cad3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="146">“§ 146.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770cad40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t36/s146">36 USC 146</ref>.</p></sidenote> National Atomic Veterans Day</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x770cad41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770cad42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote>“The President shall issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770cad43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>observe Atomic Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770cad44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>remember and honor the atomic veterans of the United States whose brave service and sacrifice played an important role in the defense of the Nation.”</content></paragraph> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770cad45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1084/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770cad46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t36/s101">36 USC 101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“146. </designator> <label>National Atomic Veterans Day.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e61222" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1085" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1085">SEC. 1085. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770cd457-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading>UPDATE OF JOINT PUBLICATION 3-68: NONCOMBATANT EVACUATION OPERATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than July 1, 2022, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall update Joint Publication 3-68: Noncombatant Evacuation Operations.</content></section> <section id="d39579e61232" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1086" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1086">SEC. 1086. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770cd458-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">California.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770cd459-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Historic preservation.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE SURFACE NAVY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770cfb6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1086/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Battleship IOWA Museum, located in Los Angeles, California, and managed by the Pacific Battleship Center, shall be designated as the “National Museum of the Surface Navy”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770cfb6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1086/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of the National Museum of the Surface Navy shall be to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770cfb6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1086/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>provide and support—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770cfb6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1086/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a museum dedicated to the United States Surface Navy community; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770cfb6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1086/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a platform for education, community, and veterans programs;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770cfb6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1086/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>preserve, maintain, and interpret artifacts, documents, images, stories, and history collected by the museum; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770cfb70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1086/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>ensure that the people of the United States understand the importance of the Surface Navy in the continued freedom, safety, and security of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e61285" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1087" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1087">SEC. 1087. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770d2281-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s8903">40 USC 8903 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION FOR MEMORIAL FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES KILLED IN ATTACK ON HAMID KARZAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense may establish a commemorative work on Federal land owned by the Department of Defense in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the 13 members of the Armed Forces who died in the bombing attack on Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021.</content></section> <section id="d39579e61297" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1088" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1088">SEC. 1088. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770d2282-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s991">10 USC 991 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TREATMENT OF OPERATIONAL DATA FROM AFGHANISTAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770d70a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1088/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770d70a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1088/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an immense amount of operational data and intelligence has been developed over the past two decades of war in Afghanistan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770d70a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1088/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>this information is valuable and must be appropriately retained.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1925">135 STAT. 1925</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770d70a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Operational Data</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770d70a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770d70a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>archive and standardize operational data from Afghanistan across the myriad of defense information systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770d70a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1088/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure the Afghanistan operational data is structured, searchable, and usable across the joint force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770d70aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1088/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770d70ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 4, 2022, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on how the Department of Defense has removed, retained, and assured long-term access to operational data from Afghanistan across each military department and command. Such briefing shall address the manner in which the Department of Defense—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770d70ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1088/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>is standardizing and archiving intelligence and operational data from Afghanistan across the myriad of defense information systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770d70ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1088/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensuring access to such data across the joint force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e61373" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1089" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1089">SEC. 1089. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770d70ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s131">10 USC 131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RESPONSIBILITIES FOR NATIONAL MOBILIZATION; PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770dbecf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770dbed0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive Agent for National Mobilization</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall designate a senior civilian official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense as the Executive Agent for National Mobilization. The Executive Agent for National Mobilization shall be responsible for—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770dbed1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>developing, managing, and coordinating policy and plans that address the full spectrum of military mobilization readiness, including full mobilization of personnel from volunteers to other persons inducted into the Armed Forces under the Military Selective Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3801/etseq">50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770dbed2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>providing Congress and the Selective Service System with updated requirements and timelines for obtaining inductees in the event of a national emergency requiring mass mobilization and induction of personnel under the Military Selective Service Act for training and service in the Armed Forces; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770dbed3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1089/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>providing Congress with a plan, developed in coordination with the Selective Service System, to induct large numbers of volunteers who may respond to a national call for volunteers during an emergency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770dbed4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1089/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770dbed5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770dbed6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a plan for obtaining inductees as part of a mobilization timeline for the Selective Service System. The plan shall include a description of resources, locations, and capabilities of the Armed Forces required to train, equip, and integrate personnel inducted into the Armed Forces under the Military Selective Service Act into the total force, addressing scenarios that would include 300,000, 600,000, and 1,000,000 new volunteer and other personnel inducted into the Armed Forces under the Military Selective Service Act. The plan may be provided in classified form.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e61428" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1090">SEC. 1090. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770dbed7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT WITH RESPECT TO ARCTIC REGION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770fb9a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Assessment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fb9a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States Northern Command, in consultation and coordination <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1926">135 STAT. 1926</page> with the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, the Commander of the United States European Command, the military services, and the defense agencies, shall complete an independent assessment with respect to the activities and resources required, for fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to achieve the following objectives:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The implementation of the National Defense Strategy and military service-specific strategies with respect to the Arctic region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The maintenance or restoration of the comparative military advantage of the United States in response to great power competitors in the Arctic region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The reduction of the risk of executing operation and contingency plans of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>To maximize execution of Department operation and contingency plans, in the event deterrence fails.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An analysis of, and recommended changes to achieve, the required force structure and posture of assigned and allocated forces within the Arctic region for fiscal year 2027 necessary to achieve the objectives described in paragraph (1), which shall be informed by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>a review of United States military requirements based on operation and contingency plans, capabilities of potential adversaries, assessed gaps or shortfalls of the Armed Forces within the Arctic region, and scenarios that consider—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>potential contingencies that commence in the Arctic region and contingencies that commence in other regions but affect the Arctic region;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>use of near-, mid-, and far-time horizons to encompass the range of circumstances required to test new concepts and doctrine;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/A/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>supporting analyses that focus on the number of regionally postured military units and the quality of capability of such units;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a review of current United States military force posture and deployment plans within the Arctic region, especially of Arctic-based forces that provide support to, or receive support from, the United States Northern Command, the United States Indo-Pacific Command, or the United States European Command;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>an analysis of potential future realignments of United States forces in the region, including options for strengthening United States presence, access, readiness, training, exercises, logistics, and pre-positioning; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>any other matter the Commander of the United States Northern Command considers appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A discussion of any factor that may influence the United States posture, supported by annual wargames and other forms of research and analysis.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of capabilities requirements to achieve such objectives.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1927">135 STAT. 1927</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An assessment of logistics requirements, including personnel, equipment, supplies, storage, and maintenance needs to achieve such objectives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>An assessment and identification of required infrastructure and military construction investments to achieve such objectives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon completion of the assessment required by paragraph (1), the Commander of the United States Northern Command shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the assessment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives the report under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>a copy of the report, in its entirety; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>any additional analysis or information, as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subparagraph (A), and any additional analysis or information provided under subparagraph (B)(i)(II), may be submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified summary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y770fe0da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Arctic Security Initiative</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives the report under subsection (a)(3)(A), the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan to carry out a program of activities to enhance security in the Arctic region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required by subparagraph (A) shall be—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>consistent with the objectives described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>informed by the assessment required by that paragraph.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan shall include, as necessary, the following prioritized activities to improve the design and posture of the joint force in the Arctic region:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Modernize and strengthen the presence of the Armed Forces, including those with advanced capabilities.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Improve logistics and maintenance capabilities and the pre-positioning of equipment, munitions, fuel, and materiel.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Conduct exercises, wargames, education, training, experimentation, and innovation for the joint force.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/1/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Improve infrastructure to enhance the responsiveness and resiliency of the Armed Forces.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not earlier than 30 days after the submittal of the plan required by paragraph (1), the Secretary may establish a program of activities to enhance security in the Arctic region, to be known as the “Arctic Security Initiative” (in this paragraph referred to as the “Initiative”).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1928">135 STAT. 1928</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Five-year plan for the initiative</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Initiative is established, the Secretary, in consultation with the Commander of the United States Northern Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a future years plan for the activities and resources of the Initiative that includes the following:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>A description of the activities and resources for the first fiscal year beginning after the date on which the Initiative is established, and the plan for not fewer than the four subsequent fiscal years, organized by the activities described in paragraph (1)(C).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of progress made toward achieving the objectives described in subsection (a)(1).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe0f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A summary of the activity, resource, capability, infrastructure, and logistics requirements necessary to achieve progress in reducing risk to the ability of the joint force to achieve objectives in the Arctic region, including, as appropriate, investments in—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><chapeau>active and passive defenses against—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/aa/AA" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">(AA) </num><content>manned aircraft, surface vessels, and submarines;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/aa/BB" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">(BB) </num><content>unmanned naval systems;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/aa/CC" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="CC">(CC) </num><content>unmanned aerial systems; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/aa/DD" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="DD">(DD) </num><content>theater cruise, ballistic, and hypersonic missiles;</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>advanced long-range precision strike systems;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/cc" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">(cc) </num><content>command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/dd" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="dd">(dd) </num><content>training and test range capacity, capability, and coordination;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/ee" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ee">(ee) </num><content>dispersed resilient and adaptive basing to support distributed operations, including expeditionary airfields and ports, space launch facilities, and command posts;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/ff" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ff">(ff) </num><content>advanced critical munitions;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/gg" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="gg">(gg) </num><content>pre-positioned forward stocks of fuel, munitions, equipment, and materiel;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/hh" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="hh">(hh) </num><content>distributed logistics and maintenance capabilities;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>strategic mobility assets, including icebreakers;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y770fe0ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/jj" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="jj">(jj) </num><content>improved interoperability, logistics, transnational supply lines and infrastructure, and information sharing with allies and partners, including scientific missions; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y770fe100-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/III/kk" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="kk">(kk) </num><content>information operations capabilities.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y770fe101-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x770fe102-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed timeline for achieving the requirements identified under subclause (III).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77100813-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><chapeau>A detailed explanation of any significant modification to such requirements, as compared to—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1929">135 STAT. 1929</page></chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y77100814-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/V/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>the assessment required by subsection (a)(1) for the first fiscal year; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y77100815-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/V/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>the plans previously submitted for each subsequent fiscal year.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77100816-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/i/VI" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VI">(VI) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary considers necessary.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77100817-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1090/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>A plan under clause (i) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e61881" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1091">SEC. 1091. </num><heading>NATIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION ON EMERGING BIOTECHNOLOGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712a028-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a029-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is hereby established, as of the date specified in paragraph (2), an independent commission in the legislative branch to be known as the “National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology” (in this section referred to as the “Commission”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a02a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date of establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The date of establishment referred to in paragraph (1) is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712a02b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a02c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Number and appointment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall be composed of 12 members appointed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a02d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Two members appointed by the Chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, one of whom is a Member of the Senate and one of whom is not.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a02e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Two members appointed by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, one of whom is a Member of the Senate and one of whom is not.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a02f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Two members appointed by the Chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, one of whom is a Member of the House of Representatives and one of whom is not.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a030-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Two members appointed by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, one of whom is a Member of the House of Representatives and one of whom is not.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a031-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a032-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a033-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>One member appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a034-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a035-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>Members shall be appointed to the Commission under paragraph (1) not later than 45 days after the Commission establishment date specified under subsection (a)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a036-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of lack of appointment by appointment date</inline><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7712a037-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Expiration date.</p></sidenote>.—</heading><content>If one or more appointments under paragraph (1) is not made by the appointment date specified in paragraph (2), the authority to make such appointment or appointments shall expire, and the number of members of the Commission shall <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1930">135 STAT. 1930</page> be reduced by the number equal to the number of appointments so not made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a038-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The members of the Commission who are not members of Congress and who are appointed under subsection (b)(1) shall be individuals from private civilian life who are recognized experts and have relevant professional experience in matters relating to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a039-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>emerging biotechnology and associated technologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a03a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>use of emerging biotechnology and associated technologies by national policy makers and military leaders; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a03b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the implementation, funding, or oversight of the national security policies of the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712a03c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chair and Vice Chair</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a03d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chair</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives shall jointly designate one member of the Commission to serve as Chair of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a03e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vice chair</inline>.—</heading><content>The ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives shall jointly designate one member of the Commission to serve as Vice Chair of the Commission.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712a03f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period of Appointment and Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>Members shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712a040-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of the Commission is to examine and make recommendations with respect to emerging biotechnology as it pertains to current and future missions and activities of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712a041-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope and Duties</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a042-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall carry out a review of advances in emerging biotechnology and associated technologies. In carrying out such review, the Commission shall consider the methods, means, and investments necessary to advance and secure the development of biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and associated technologies by the United States to comprehensively address the national security and defense needs of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a043-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of the review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the review described in this subsection, the Commission shall consider the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a044-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The global competitiveness of the United States in biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and associated technologies, including matters related to national security, defense, public-private partnerships, and investments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a045-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Means, methods, and investments for the United States to maintain and protect a technological advantage in biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and associated technologies related to national security and defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a046-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Developments and trends in international cooperation and competitiveness, including foreign investments in <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1931">135 STAT. 1931</page> biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and associated technologies that are scientifically and materially related to national security and defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a047-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Means by which to foster greater emphasis and investments in basic and advanced research to stimulate government, industry, academic and combined initiatives in biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and associated technologies, to the extent that such efforts have application scientifically and materially related to national security and defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a048-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Means by which to foster greater emphasis and investments in advanced development and test and evaluation of biotechnology-enabled capabilities to stimulate the growth of the United States bioeconomy and commercial industry, while also supporting and improving acquisition and adoption of biotechnologies for national security purposes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a049-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Workforce and education incentives and programs to attract, recruit, and retain leading talent in fields relevant to the development and sustainment of biotechnology and biomanufacturing, including science, technology, engineering, data science and bioinformatics, and biology and related disciplines.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a04a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Risks and threats associated with advances in military employment of biotechnology and biomanufacturing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a04b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Associated ethical, legal, social, and environmental considerations related to biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and associated technologies as it will be used for future applications related to national security and defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a04c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Means to establish international standards for the tools of biotechnology, biomanufacturing, related cybersecurity, and digital biosecurity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a04d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>Means to establish data sharing capabilities within and amongst government, industry, and academia to foster collaboration and accelerate innovation, while maintaining privacy and security for data as required for national security and personal protection purposes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712a04e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>Consideration of the transformative potential and rapidly-changing developments of biotechnology and biomanufacturing innovation and appropriate mechanisms for managing such technology related to national security and defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c75f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/f/2/L" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">(L) </num><content>Any other matters the Commission deems relevant to national security.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712c760-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Report and Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c761-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 2 years after the Commission establishment date specified in subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the President a final report on the findings of the Commission and such recommendations that the Commission may have for action by Congress and the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c762-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the Commission establishment date specified in subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the President an interim report on the status <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1932">135 STAT. 1932</page> of the Commission’s review and assessment, including a discussion of any interim recommendations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c763-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report submitted to Congress under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712c764-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Government Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c765-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out its duties, the Commission shall receive the full and timely cooperation of the Secretary of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies in providing the Commission with analysis, briefings, and other information necessary for the fulfillment of its responsibilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c766-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7712c767-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Liaison</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall designate at least one officer or employee of the Department of Defense to serve as a liaison officer between the Department and the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c768-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/h/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Detailees authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the heads of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government may provide, and the Commission may accept and employ, personnel detailed from the Department of Defense and such other departments and agencies, without reimbursement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c769-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/h/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Facilitation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c76a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/h/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7712c76b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent, nongovernment institute</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 45 days after the Commission establishment date specified in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of Defense may make available to the Commission the services of an independent, nongovernmental institute described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code, that has recognized credentials and expertise in national security and military affairs in order to facilitate the Commission’s discharge of its duties under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c76c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/h/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federally funded research and development center</inline>.—</heading><content>On request of the Commission, the Secretary of Defense shall make available the services of a federally funded research and development center that is covered by a sponsoring agreement of the Department of Defense in order to enhance the Commission’s efforts to discharge its duties under this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c76d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/h/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expedition of security clearances</inline>.—</heading><content>The Office of Senate Security and the Office of House Security shall ensure the expedited processing of appropriate security clearances under processes developed for the clearance of legislative branch employees for any personnel appointed to the Commission by their respective offices of the Senate and House of Representatives and any personnel appointed by the Executive Director appointed under subsection (i).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c76e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/h/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Services</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c76f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/h/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">DOD services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may provide to the Commission, on a nonreimbursable basis, such administrative services, funds, staff, facilities, and other support services as are necessary for the performance of the Commission’s duties under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c770-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/h/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to any support provided under paragraph (1), the heads of other Federal departments and agencies may provide to the Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1933">135 STAT. 1933</page> as the heads of such departments and agencies determine advisable and as may be authorized by law.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712c771-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staff</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c772-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status as federal employees</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2105">section 2105 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, including the required supervision under subsection (a)(3) of such section, any member of the Commission who is not a Member of Congress shall be considered to be a Federal employee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c773-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7712c774-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for an Executive Director in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3161/d">section 3161(d) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c775-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/i/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>The Executive Director, with the approval of the Commission, may appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for additional personnel as staff of the Commission in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3161/d">section 3161(d) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712c776-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/j" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Personal Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c777-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/j/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to procure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c778-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/j/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>procure the services of experts or consultants (or of organizations of experts or consultants) in accordance with the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3109">section 3109 of title 5, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c779-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/j/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>pay in connection with such services travel expenses of individuals, including transportation and per diem in lieu of subsistence, while such individuals are traveling from their homes or places of business to duty stations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7712c77a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/j/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum daily pay rates</inline>.—</heading><content>The daily rate paid an expert or consultant procured pursuant to paragraph (1) may not exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5315">section 5315 of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712c77b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/k" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Accept Gifts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services, goods, and property from nonfederal entities for the purposes of aiding and facilitating the work of the Commission. The authority in this subsection does not extend to gifts of money. Gifts accepted under this authority shall be documented, and conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest shall be avoided.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7712c77c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote> Subject to the authority in this section, members of the Commission shall otherwise comply with rules set forth by the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate and the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives governing employees of the Senate and House of Representatives.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712c77d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/l" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Legislative Advisory Committee</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall operate as a legislative advisory committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712c77e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/m" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="m">(m) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contracting Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may acquire administrative supplies and equipment for Commission use to the extent funds are available.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712c77f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/n" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="n">(n) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Government Information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the Federal Government such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out its duties. Upon such request of the chair of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1934">135 STAT. 1934</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712c780-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/o" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="o">(o) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Postal Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may use the United States mail in the same manner and under the same conditions as Federal departments and agencies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712c781-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/p" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="p">(p) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7712c782-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7712c783-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space for Use of Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the establishment date of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services, in consultation with the Commission, shall identify and make available suitable excess space within the Federal space inventory to house the operations of the Commission. If the Administrator is not able to make such suitable excess space available within such 30-day period, the Commission may lease space to the extent the funds are available.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712c784-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/q" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="q">(q) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Removal of Members</inline>.—</heading><content>A member may be removed from the Commission for cause by the individual serving in the position responsible for the original appointment of such member under subsection (b)(1), provided that notice has first been provided to such member of the cause for removal and voted and agreed upon by three quarters of the members serving. A vacancy created by the removal of a member under this subsection shall not affect the powers of the Commission, and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7712c785-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1091/r" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="r">(r) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall terminate 18 months after the date on which it submits the final report required by subsection (g).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e62483" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1092">SEC. 1092. </num><heading>QUARTERLY SECURITY BRIEFINGS ON AFGHANISTAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771363c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771363c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771363c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771363c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771363ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Classified information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 15, 2022, and every 90 days thereafter through December 31, 2025, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, shall provide to the congressional defense committees an unclassified and classified briefing on the security situation in Afghanistan and ongoing Department of Defense efforts to counter terrorist groups in Afghanistan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771363cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771363cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing required by subsection (a) shall include an assessment of each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The security situation in Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The disposition of the Taliban, al-Qaeda, the Islamic State of Khorasan, and associated forces, including the respective sizes and geographic areas of control of each such group.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The international terrorism ambitions and capabilities of the Taliban, al-Qaeda, the Islamic State of Khorasan, and associated forces, and the extent to which each such group poses a threat to the United States and its allies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The capability and willingness of the Taliban to counter the Islamic State of Khorasan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The capability and willingness of the Taliban to counter al-Qaeda.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771363d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The extent to which the Taliban have targeted, and continue to target, Afghan nationals who assisted the United States and coalition forces during the United States military operations in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2021.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Basing, overflight, or other cooperative arrangements between the United States and regional partners as part of the over-the-horizon counterterrorism posture for Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>The capability and effectiveness of the over-the-horizon counterterrorism posture of the United States for Afghanistan.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1935">135 STAT. 1935</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>The disposition of United States forces in the area of operations of United States Central Command, including the force posture and associated capabilities to conduct operations in Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>The activities of regional actors as they relate to promoting stability and countering threats from terrorist groups in Afghanistan, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/10/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>military operations conducted by foreign countries in the region as such operations relate to Afghanistan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/10/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the capabilities of the militaries of foreign countries to execute operations in Afghanistan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/10/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the relationships between the militaries of foreign countries and the Taliban or foreign terrorist organizations inside Afghanistan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771363db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1092/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Any other matter the Under Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e62596" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1093" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1093">SEC. 1093. </num><heading>TRANSITION OF FUNDING FOR NON-CONVENTIONAL ASSISTED RECOVERY CAPABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7713d90c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1093/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7713d90d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1093/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7713d90e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to transition the funding of non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities from the authority provided under section 943 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/417">Public Law 110–417</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/4578">122 Stat. 4578</ref>) to the authority provided under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s127f">section 127f of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7713d90f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1093/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7713d910-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1093/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An identification of the non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities to be transitioned to the authority provided by such section 127f.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7713d911-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1093/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An identification of any legislative changes to such section 127f necessary to accommodate the transition of capabilities currently funded under such section 943.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7713d912-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1093/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of the manner in which the Secretary plans to ensure appropriate transparency of activities for non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities, and related funding, in the annual report required under subsection (e) of such section 127f.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7713d913-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1093/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary considers relevant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7713d914-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1093/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Authority for Expenditure of Funds for Clandestine Activities That Support Operational Preparation of the Environment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s127f">Section 127f of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7713d915-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Non-Conventional Assisted Recovery Capabilities</inline>.—</heading><content>Funding used to establish, develop, and maintain non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities under this section may only be obligated and expended with the concurrence of the relevant Chief of Mission or Chiefs of Mission.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e62689" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1094">SEC. 1094. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7713d916-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Afghanistan War </p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7713d917-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Commission Act</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7713d918-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">of 2021.</p></sidenote><heading>AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION ACT OF 2021.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7718e229-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title</inline>.—</heading><content>This section may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="section">Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021</shortTitle>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7718e22a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1936">135 STAT. 1936</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e22b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7718e22c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The term “<term>applicable period</term>” means the period beginning June 1, 2001, and ending August 30, 2021.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e22d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e22e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e22f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e230-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e231-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e232-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e233-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e234-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e235-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e236-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/b/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>intelligence community</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003/4">50 U.S.C. 3003(4)</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7718e237-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Commission</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e238-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the legislative branch an independent commission to be known as the Afghanistan War Commission (in this section referred to as the “Commission”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e239-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e23a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7718e23b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall be composed of 16 members of whom—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e23c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e23d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e23e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e23f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e240-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e241-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the ranking member of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e242-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e243-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the ranking member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e244-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/ix" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">(ix) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e245-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/x" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">(x) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the Vice Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e246-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/xi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xi">(xi) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e247-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/xii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xii">(xii) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the ranking member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1937">135 STAT. 1937</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e248-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/xiii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xiii">(xiii) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the Majority leader of the Senate;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e249-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/xiv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xiv">(xiv) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the Minority leader of the Senate;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e24a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/xv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xv">(xv) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e24b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/A/xvi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xvi">(xvi) </num><content>1 shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e24c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that each member of the Commission appointed under subparagraph (A) should—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e24d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>have significant professional experience in national security, such as a position in—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e24e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the Department of Defense;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e24f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the Department of State;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e250-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/B/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>the intelligence community;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e251-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/B/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>the United States Agency for International Development; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e252-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/B/i/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>an academic or scholarly institution; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e253-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>be eligible to receive the appropriate security clearance to effectively execute their duties.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e254-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A member of the Commission appointed under subparagraph (A) may not—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e255-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>be a current member of Congress;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e256-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>be a former member of Congress who served in Congress after January 3, 2001;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e257-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>be a current or former registrant under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s611/etseq">22 U.S.C. 611 et seq.</ref>);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e258-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>have previously investigated Afghanistan policy or the war in Afghanistan through employment in the office of a relevant inspector general;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e259-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/C/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>have been the sole owner or had a majority stake in a company that held any United States or coalition defense contract providing goods or services to activities by the United States Government or coalition in Afghanistan during the applicable period; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e25a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/C/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><chapeau>have served, with direct involvement in actions by the United States Government in Afghanistan during the time the relevant official served, as—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e25b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/C/vi/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>a cabinet secretary or national security adviser to the President; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e25c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/C/vi/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>a four-star flag officer, Under Secretary, or more senior official in the Department of Defense or the Department of State.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e25d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e25e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7718e25f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The appointments of the members of the Commission shall be made not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e260-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to make appointment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If an appointment under subparagraph (A) is not made by the appointment date specified in clause (i)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e261-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/D/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7718e262-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Expiration date.</p></sidenote><content>the authority to make such appointment shall expire; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e263-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/2/D/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the number of members of the Commission shall be reduced by the number equal to the number of appointments not made.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1938">135 STAT. 1938</page></content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e264-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period of appointment; vacancies</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e265-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Commission shall be appointed for the life of the Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e266-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A vacancy in the Commission—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e267-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7718e268-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7718e269-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7719087a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7719087b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial meeting</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which all members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall hold the first meeting of the Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7719087c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Frequency</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall meet at the call of the Co-Chairpersons.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7719087d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum</inline>.—</heading><content>A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7719087e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Co-chairpersons</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Co-Chairpersons of the Commission shall be selected by the Leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7719087f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>1 Co-Chairperson selected by the Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives from the members of the Commission appointed by chairpersons of the appropriate congressional committees, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77190880-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/c/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>1 Co-Chairperson selected by the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives from the members of the Commission appointed by the ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77190881-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose of Commission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau> The purpose of the Commission is—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77190882-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to examine the key strategic, diplomatic, and operational decisions that pertain to the war in Afghanistan during the relevant period, including decisions, assessments, and events that preceded the war in Afghanistan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77190883-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to develop a series of lessons learned and recommendations for the way forward that will inform future decisions by Congress and policymakers throughout the United States Government.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77190884-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of Commission</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77190885-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77190886-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall conduct a thorough study of all matters relating to combat operations, reconstruction and security force assistance activities, intelligence activities, and diplomatic activities of the United States pertaining to the Afghanistan during the period beginning June 1, 2001, and ending August 30, 2021.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77190887-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters studied</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The matters studied by the Commission shall include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77190888-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>for the time period specified under subparagraph (A)—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1939">135 STAT. 1939</page></chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77190889-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau>the policy objectives of the United States Government, including—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y7719088a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/I/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>military objectives;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y7719088b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/I/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>diplomatic objectives; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y7719088c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/I/cc" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">(cc) </num><content>development objectives;</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7719088d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>significant decisions made by the United States, including the development of options presented to policymakers;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7719088e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><chapeau>the efficacy of efforts by the United States Government in meeting the objectives described in clause (i), including an analysis of—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y7719088f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/III/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>military efforts;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y77190890-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/III/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>diplomatic efforts;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y77190891-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/III/cc" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">(cc) </num><content>development efforts; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y77190892-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/III/dd" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="dd">(dd) </num><content>intelligence efforts; and</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77190893-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><chapeau>the efficacy of counterterrorism efforts against al Qaeda, the Islamic State Khorasan Province, and other foreign terrorist organizations in degrading the will and capabilities of such organizations—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y77190894-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/IV/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>to mount external attacks against the United States or its allies and partners; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y77190895-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/i/IV/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>to threaten stability in Afghanistan, neighboring countries, and the region;</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77190896-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the efficacy of metrics, measures of effectiveness, and milestones used to assess progress of diplomatic, military, and intelligence efforts;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77190897-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the efficacy of interagency planning and execution process by the United States Government;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77190898-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau>factors that led to the collapse of the Afghan National Defense Security Forces in 2021, including—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77190899-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/iv/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>training and mentoring from the institutional to the tactical levels within the Afghan National Defense Security Forces;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7719089a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/iv/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>assessment methodologies, including any transition from different methodologies and the consistency of implementation and reporting;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7719089b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/iv/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>the determination of how to establish and develop the Afghan National Defense Security Forces, including the Afghan Air Force, and what determined the security cooperation model used to build such force;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7719089c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/iv/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>reliance on technology and logistics support;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7719089d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/iv/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>corruption; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7719089e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/iv/VI" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VI">(VI) </num><content>reliance on warfighting enablers provided by the United States;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7719089f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>the challenges of corruption across the entire spectrum of the Afghan Government and efficacy of counter-corruption efforts to include linkages to diplomatic lines of effort, linkages to foreign and security assistance, and assessment methodologies;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771908a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>the efficacy of counter-narcotic efforts to include alternative livelihoods, eradication, interdiction, and education efforts;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1940">135 STAT. 1940</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771908a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>the role of countries neighboring Afghanistan in contributing to the stability or instability of Afghanistan;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771908a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><content>varying diplomatic approaches between Presidential administrations;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771908a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/ix" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">(ix) </num><chapeau>the extent to which the intelligence community did or did not fail to provide sufficient warning about the probable outcomes of a withdrawal of coalition military personnel from Afghanistan, including as it relates to—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/ix/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the capability and sustainability of the Afghanistan National Defense Security Forces;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/ix/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the sustainability of the Afghan central government, absent coalition support;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/ix/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>the extent of Taliban control over Afghanistan over time with respect to geographic territory, population centers, governance, and influence; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/ix/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>the likelihood of the Taliban regaining control of Afghanistan at various levels of United States and coalition support, including the withdrawal of most or all United States or coalition support;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771908a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/x" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">(x) </num><content>the extent to which intelligence products related to the state of the conflict in Afghanistan and the effectiveness of the Afghanistan National Defense Security Forces complied with intelligence community-wide analytic tradecraft standards and fully reflected the divergence of analytic views across the intelligence community;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771908a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/xi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xi">(xi) </num><content>an evaluation of whether any element of the United States Government inappropriately restricted access to data from elements of the intelligence community, Congress, or the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) or any other oversight body such as other inspectors general or the Government Accountability Office, including through the use of overclassification; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771908aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/1/B/xii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xii">(xii) </num><content>the extent to which public representations of the situation in Afghanistan before Congress by United States Government officials differed from the most recent formal assessment of the intelligence community at the time those representations were made.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771908ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771908ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y771908ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771908af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771908b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of the initial meeting of the Commission, and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the progress of the activities of the Commission as of the date of such report, including any findings, recommendations, or lessons learned endorsed by the Commission.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Addenda</inline>.—</heading><content>Any member of the Commission may submit an addendum to a report required <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1941">135 STAT. 1941</page> under subclause (I) setting forth the separate views of such member with respect to any matter considered by the Commission.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/A/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>On the date of the submission of each report, the Commission shall brief Congress.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771908b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 3 years after the date of the initial meeting of the Commission, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report that contains a detailed statement of the findings, recommendations, and lessons learned endorsed by the Commission.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Addenda</inline>.—</heading><content>Any member of the Commission may submit an addendum to the report required under subclause (I) setting forth the separate views of such member with respect to any matter considered by the Commission.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may submit the report required under subclause (I) at a date that is not more than 1 year later than the date specified in such clause if agreed to by the chairperson and ranking member of each of the appropriate congressional committees.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771908b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771908b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771908b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by paragraph (1)(B) shall be submitted and publicly released on a Government website in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771908ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent reports on declassification</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y771908bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 4 years after the date that the report required by subparagraph (A)(ii) is submitted, each relevant agency of jurisdiction shall submit to the committee of jurisdiction a report on the efforts of such agency to declassify such annex.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771908bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required by clause (i) shall include—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/C/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771908be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of the items in the classified annex that the agency is working to declassify at the time of the report and an estimate of the timeline for declassification of such items;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/C/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>a broad description of items in the annex that the agency is declining to declassify at the time of the report; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771908c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/e/2/C/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>any justification for withholding declassification of certain items in the annex and an estimate of the timeline for declassification of such items.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771908c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Powers of Commission</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Hearings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may hold such hearings, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers necessary to carry out its purpose and functions under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fd3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance from federal agencies</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fd4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77192fd5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may secure directly from a Federal department or agency such <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1942">135 STAT. 1942</page> information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this section.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77192fd6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Furnishing information</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon receipt of a written request by the Co-Chairpersons of the Commission, the head of the department or agency shall expeditiously furnish the information to the Commission.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fd7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space for commission</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77192fd8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77192fd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77192fda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Architect of the Capitol, in consultation with the Commission, shall identify suitable space to house the operations of the Commission, which shall include—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77192fdb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/2/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>a dedicated sensitive compartmented information facility or access to a sensitive compartmented information facility; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77192fdc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/2/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the ability to store classified documents.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77192fdd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to lease</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Architect of the Capitol is not able to identify space in accordance with clause (i) within the 30-day period specified in clause (i), the Commission may lease space to the extent that funds are available for such purpose.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance by intelligence community</inline>.—</heading><content>Elements of the intelligence community shall respond to requests submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) in a manner consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fdf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Postal services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fe0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Gifts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services, goods, and property from non-Federal entities for the purposes of aiding and facilitating the work of the Commission. The authority in this subsection does not extend to gifts of money. Gifts accepted under this authority shall be documented, and conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest shall be avoided.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77192fe1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote> Subject to the authority in this section, commissioners shall otherwise comply with rules set forth by the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fe2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ethics</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fe3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The members and employees of the Commission shall be subject to the ethical rules and guidelines of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fe4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>), each member and employee of the Commission—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77192fe5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>shall be deemed to be an officer or employee of the Congress (as defined in section 109(13) of such title); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77192fe6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/f/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>shall file any report required to be filed by such member or such employee (including by virtue of the application of subsection (g)(1)) under title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>) with the Secretary of the Senate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77192fe7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Personnel Matters</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fe8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation of members</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Commission who is not an officer or employee of the Federal <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1943">135 STAT. 1943</page> Government shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5315">section 5315 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, for each day (including travel time) during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fe9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Travel expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/ch57/schI">subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staff</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192feb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/g/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status as federal employees</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2105">section 2105 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, including the required supervision under subsection (a)(3) of such section, the members of the commission shall be deemed to be Federal employees.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/g/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Co-Chairpersons of the Commission shall appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for an Executive Director in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3161/d">section 3161(d) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/g/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>The Executive Director, with the approval of the Co-Chairpersons of the Commission, may appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for additional personnel as staff of the Commission in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3161/d">section 3161(d) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/g/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security clearances</inline>.—</heading><content>All staff must have or be eligible to receive the appropriate security clearance to conduct their duties.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192fef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/g/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Detail of government employees</inline>.—</heading><content>A Federal Government employee, with the appropriate security clearance to conduct their duties, may be detailed to the Commission without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192ff0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/g/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of temporary and intermittent services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Co-Chairpersons of the Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3109/b">section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, at rates for individuals that do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of that title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77192ff1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/g/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>The pay of each employee of the Commission and any member of the Commission who receives pay in accordance with paragraph (1) shall be disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77192ff2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1094/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the Commission submits the report required under subsection (e)(2)(A)(ii).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e63844" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1095">SEC. 1095. </num><heading>COMMISSION ON THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bc803-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc804-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is hereby established, as of the date specified in paragraph (2), an independent commission in the legislative branch to be known as the Commission on the National Defense Strategy for the United States (in this subtitle referred to as the “Commission”).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1944">135 STAT. 1944</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc805-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bc806-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date of establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The date of establishment referred to in paragraph (1) is the date that is not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense provides a national defense strategy as required by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bc807-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc808-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Number and appointment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall be composed of 8 members from private civilian life who are recognized experts in matters relating to the national security of the United States. The members shall be appointed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc809-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Majority Leader of the Senate shall appoint 1 member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc80a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Minority Leader of the Senate shall appoint 1 member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc80b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint 1 member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc80c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint 1 member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc80d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The Chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate shall appoint 1 member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc80e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate shall appoint 1 member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc80f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The Chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives shall appoint 1 member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc810-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/b/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>The Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives shall appoint 1 member.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc811-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>Members shall be appointed to the Commission under paragraph (1) not later than 45 days after the Commission establishment date specified under subsection (a)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc812-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of lack of appointment by appointment date</inline><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bc813-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Expiration date.</p></sidenote>.—</heading><content>If one or more appointments under paragraph (1) is not made by the appointment date specified in paragraph (2), the authority to make such appointment or appointments shall expire, and the number of members of the Commission shall be reduced by the number equal to the number of appointments so not made.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bc814-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chair and Vice Chair</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc815-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chair</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Chair of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, with the concurrence of the Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall jointly designate 1 member of the Commission to serve as Chair of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc816-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vice chair</inline>.—</heading><content>The Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, with the concurrence of the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, shall jointly designate 1 member of the Commission to serve as Vice Chair of the Commission.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bc817-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period of Appointment and Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>Members shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers, and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1945">135 STAT. 1945</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bc818-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of the Commission is to examine and make recommendations with respect to the national defense strategy for the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bc819-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope and Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to provide the fullest understanding of the matters required under subsection (e), the Commission shall perform the following duties:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc81a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National defense strategy review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall review the most recent national defense strategy of the United States including the assumptions, strategic objectives, priority missions, major investments in defense capabilities, force posture and structure, operational concepts, and strategic and military risks associated with the strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc81b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the strategic environment to include the threats to the national security of the United States, including both traditional and non-traditional threats, the size and shape of the force, the readiness of the force, the posture, structure, and capabilities of the force, allocation of resources, and the strategic and military risks in order to provide recommendations on the national defense strategy for the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bc81c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Report and Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc81d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the Commission establishment date specified under subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall transmit to the President and Congress a report containing the review and assessment conducted under subsection (f), together with any recommendations of the Commission. The report shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc81e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bc81f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appraisal.</p></sidenote><content>An appraisal of the strategic environment, including an examination of the traditional and non-traditional threats to the United States, and the potential for conflicts arising from such threats and security challenges.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc820-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bc821-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of the strategic objectives of the Department of Defense for near-peer competition in support of the national security interests of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc822-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bc823-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of the military missions for which the Department of Defense should prepare, including missions that support the interagency and a whole-of-government strategy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bc824-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Identification of any gaps or redundancies in the roles and missions assigned to the Armed Forces necessary to carry out military missions identified in subparagraph (C), as well as the roles and capabilities provided by other Federal agencies and by allies and international partners.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bef36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of how the national defense strategy leverages other elements of national power across the interagency to counter near-peer competitors.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bef38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of the resources necessary to support the strategy, including budget recommendations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bef3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><content>An examination of the Department’s efforts to develop new and innovative operational concepts to enable the United States to more effectively counter near-peer competitors.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bef3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An analysis of the force planning construct, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y771bef3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/H/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the size and shape of the force;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1946">135 STAT. 1946</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771bef3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/H/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the posture, structure, and capabilities of the force;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771bef3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/H/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the readiness of the force;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771bef40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/H/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>infrastructure and organizational adjustments to the force;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771bef41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/H/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>modifications to personnel requirements, including professional military education; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771bef42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/H/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>other elements of the defense program necessary to support the strategy.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bef44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the risks associated with the strategy, including the relationships and tradeoffs between missions, risks, and resources.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/1/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>Any other elements the Commission considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim briefings</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bef48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 180 days after the Commission establishment date specified in subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the status of its review and assessment to include a discussion of any interim recommendations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>At the request of the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, or the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, the Commission shall provide the requesting Committee with interim briefings in addition to the briefing required by subparagraph (2)(A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report submitted to Congress under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bef4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Government Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out its duties, the Commission shall receive the full and timely cooperation of the Secretary of Defense in providing the Commission with analysis, briefings, and other information necessary for the fulfillment of its responsibilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Liaison</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall designate at least 1 officer or employee of the Department of Defense to serve as a liaison officer between the Department and the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/h/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Detailees authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may provide, and the commission may accept and employ, personnel detailed from the Department of Defense, without reimbursement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/h/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Facilitation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/h/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bef51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent, non-government institute</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 45 days after the Commission establishment date specified in subparagraph (a)(2), the Secretary of Defense shall make available to the Commission the services of an independent, non-governmental institute described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code, that has recognized credentials and expertise in national security and military affairs in order to facilitate the Commission’s discharge of its duties under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/h/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federally funded research and development center</inline>.—</heading><content>On request of the Commission, the Secretary <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1947">135 STAT. 1947</page> of Defense shall make available the services of a federally funded research and development center that is covered by a sponsoring agreement of the Department of Defense in order to enhance the Commission’s efforts to discharge its duties under this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/h/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expedition of security clearances</inline>.—</heading><content>The Office of Senate Security and the Office of House Security shall ensure the expedited processing of appropriate security clearances for personnel appointed to the commission by their respective Senate and House offices under processes developed for the clearance of legislative branch employees.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bef54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staff</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status as federal employees</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2105">section 2105 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, including the required supervision under subsection (a)(3) of such section, the members of the commission shall be deemed to be Federal employees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bef57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for an Executive Director in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3161/d">section 3161(d) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/i/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>The Executive Director, with the approval of the Commission, may appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for additional personnel as staff of the Commission in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3161/d">section 3161(d) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bef59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/j" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Personal Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/j/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bef5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to procure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/j/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>procure the services of experts or consultants (or of organizations of experts or consultants) in accordance with the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3109">section 3109 of title 5, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/j/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>pay in connection with such services travel expenses of individuals, including transportation and per diem in lieu of subsistence, while such individuals are traveling from their homes or places of business to duty stations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771bef5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/j/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum daily pay rates</inline>.—</heading><content>The daily rate paid an expert or consultant procured pursuant to paragraph (1) may not exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5315">section 5315 of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bef5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/k" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Accept Gifts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services, goods, and property from non-Federal entities for the purposes of aiding and facilitating the work of the Commission. The authority in this subsection does not extend to gifts of money. Gifts accepted under this authority shall be documented, and conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest shall be avoided.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bef60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote> Subject to the authority in this section, commissioners shall otherwise comply with rules set forth by the Select Committee on Ethics of the United States Senate and the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives governing Senate and House employees.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bef61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/l" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense, up to $5,000,000 shall be made available to the Commission to carry out its duties under this subtitle. Funds made available to the Commission under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1948">135 STAT. 1948</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bef62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/m" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="m">(m) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Legislative Advisory Committee</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall operate as a legislative advisory committee and shall not be subject to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (<ref href="/us/pl/92/463">Public Law 92–463</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t5">5 U.S.C. </ref>App) or section 552b, United States Code (commonly known as the Government in the Sunshine Act).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bef63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/n" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="n">(n) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contracting Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may acquire administrative supplies and equipment for Commission use to the extent funds are available.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bef64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/o" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="o">(o) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Government Information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the Federal Government such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out its duties. Upon such request of the chair of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bef65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/p" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="p">(p) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Postal Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may use the United States mail in the same manner and under the same conditions as departments and agencies of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bef66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/q" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="q">(q) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bef67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771bef68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space for Use of Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the establishment date of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services, in consultation with the Commission, shall identify and make available suitable excess space within the Federal space inventory to house the operations of the Commission. If the Administrator is not able to make such suitable excess space available within such 30-day period, the Commission may lease space to the extent the funds are available.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bef69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/r" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="r">(r) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Removal of Members</inline>.—</heading><content>A member may be removed from the commission for cause by the individual serving in the position responsible for the original appointment of such member under subsection (b)(1), provided that notice has first been provided to such member of the cause for removal, voted and agreed upon by three quarters of the members serving. A vacancy created by the removal of a member under this section shall not affect the powers of the commission, and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771bef6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tX/stG/s1095/s" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="s">(s) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall terminate 90 days after the date on which it submits the report required by subsection (g).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XI">TITLE XI—</num><heading>CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1101. </designator> <label>Amendment to diversity and inclusion reporting.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1102. </designator> <label>Civilian personnel management.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1103. </designator> <label>Modification of temporary authority to appoint retired members of the armed forces to positions in the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1104. </designator> <label>Authority to employ civilian faculty members at the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1105. </designator> <label>Consideration of employee performance in reductions in force for civilian positions in the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1106. </designator> <label>Repeal of 2-year probationary period.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1107. </designator> <label>Modification of DARPA personnel management authority to attract science and engineering experts.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1108. </designator> <label>Expansion of rate of overtime pay authority for Department of the Navy employees performing work overseas on naval vessels.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1109. </designator> <label>Repeal of crediting amounts received against pay of Federal employee or DC employee serving as a member of the National Guard of the District of Columbia.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1110. </designator> <label>Treatment of hours worked under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1111. </designator> <label>Parental bereavement leave.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1949">135 STAT. 1949</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1112. </designator> <label>One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal civilian employees working overseas.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1113. </designator> <label>Extension of authority for temporary personnel flexibilities for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base civilian personnel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1114. </designator> <label>One-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1115. </designator> <label>Assessment of Accelerated Promotion Program suspension.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1116. </designator> <label>Increase in allowance based on duty at remote worksites.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1117. </designator> <label>Enhancement of recusal for conflicts of personal interest requirements for Department of Defense officers and employees.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1118. </designator> <label>Occupational series for digital career fields.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section id="d39579e64577" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1101" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1101">SEC. 1101. </num><heading>AMENDMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION REPORTING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x771c8bab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">Section 113 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 551 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771c8bac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1101/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of members and civilian employees</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>inclusion</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771c8bad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1101/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (l)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771c8bae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1101/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y771c8baf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1101/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771c8bb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1101/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771c8bb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1101/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph (B):<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="y771c8bb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>efforts to reflect, across the civilian workforce of the Department and of each armed force, the diversity of the population of the United States; and”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771c8bb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1101/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and civilian employees of the Department</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>members of the armed forces</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771c8bb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1101/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (m)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771c8bb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1101/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771c8bb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1101/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph (7):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y771cb2c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>The number of civilian employees of the Department, disaggregated by military department, gender, race, and ethnicity—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771cb2c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>in each grade of the General Schedule;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771cb2c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in each grade of the Senior Executive Service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771cb2ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>paid at levels above grade GS-15 of the General Schedule but who are not members of the Senior Executive Service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771cb2cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>paid under the Federal Wage System, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771cb2cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>paid under alternative pay systems.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e64713" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1102" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1102">SEC. 1102. </num><heading>CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x771cd9dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s129/a">Section 129(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771cd9de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1102/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>primarily</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>solely</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771cd9df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1102/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>solely</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1950">135 STAT. 1950</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e64749" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1103" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1103">SEC. 1103. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO APPOINT RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x771cd9e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1108(b)(1)(A) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116-283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771cd9e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 USC 1580 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y771d00f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A)</num><clause class="inline" id="y771d00f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>at any defense industrial base facility (as that term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2208/u/3">section 2208(u)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>) that is part of the core logistics capabilities (as described in section 2464(a) of such title); or</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y771d00f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>at any Major Range and Test Facility Base (as that term is defined in section 196(i) of such title); and”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e64790" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1104" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1104">SEC. 1104. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY CIVILIAN FACULTY MEMBERS AT THE DEFENSE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STUDIES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x771d00f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1595/c">Section 1595(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771d00f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>The Defense Institute of International Legal Studies.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e64814" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1105" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1105">SEC. 1105. </num><heading>CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN REDUCTIONS IN FORCE FOR CIVILIAN POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x771d2807-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1597(e) <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771d2808-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1105/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the subsection heading and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Consideration of Employee Performance in Reductions</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771d2809-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1105/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>be made primarily on the basis of</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, among other factors as determined by the Secretary, account for employee</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e64854" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1106" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1106">SEC. 1106. </num><heading>REPEAL OF 2-YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771d762a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1106/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771d762b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1106/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective December 31, 2022, <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599e">section 1599e of title 10, United States Code</ref><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771d762c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599e">10 USC 1599e note</ref>.</p></sidenote>, is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771d762d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1106/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771d762e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599e">10 USC 1599e note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The modification of probationary periods for covered employees (as that term is defined in such section 1599e as in effect on the date immediately preceding the date of enactment of this Act) by operation of the amendment made by paragraph (1) shall only apply to an individual appointed as such an employee on or after the effective date specified in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771d762f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1106/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771d7630-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1106/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Title 10</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch81">chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code</ref><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771d7631-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 USC 1580</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1599e.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771d7632-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1106/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Title 5</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t5">Title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771d7633-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1106/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in section 3321(c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or any individual covered by section 1599e of title 10</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771d7634-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1106/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in section 3393(d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the second sentence;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771d7635-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1106/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in section 7501(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, except as provided in section 1599e of title 10,</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771d7636-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1106/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in section 7511(a)(1)(A)(ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>except as provided in section 1599e of title 10,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771d7637-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1106/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>in section 7541(1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or section 1599e of title 10</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1951">135 STAT. 1951</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e64997" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1107" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1107">SEC. 1107. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF DARPA PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TO ATTRACT SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EXPERTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x771dc458-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599h/b">Section 1599h(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771dc459-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1107/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771dc45a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1107/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (A) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y771dc45b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>in the case of employees appointed pursuant to paragraph (1)(B)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y771dc45c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to any of 5 positions designated by the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for purposes of this clause, at rates not in excess of a rate equal to 150 percent of the maximum rate of basic pay authorized for positions at Level I of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title 5; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771dc45d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to any other position designated by the Director for purposes of this clause, at rates not in excess of the maximum amount of total annual compensation payable at the salary set in accordance with section 104 of title 3;”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771dc45e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1107/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771dc45f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1107/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771dc460-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1107/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y771dea71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>during any fiscal year, pay up to 15 individuals newly appointed pursuant to paragraph (1)(B) the travel, transportation, and relocation expenses and services described under sections 5724, 5724a, and 5724c of title 5.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e65081" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1108" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1108">SEC. 1108. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF RATE OF OVERTIME PAY AUTHORITY FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY EMPLOYEES PERFORMING WORK OVERSEAS ON NAVAL VESSELS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x771e1182-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5542/a/6/A">Section 5542(a)(6)(A) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771e1183-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1108/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>outside the United States</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>temporary duty</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771e1184-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1108/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the nuclear aircraft carrier that is forward deployed in Japan</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>naval vessels</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771e1185-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1108/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of 1938</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Fair Labor Standards Act</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771e1186-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1108/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the overtime</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the employee shall be coded and paid overtime as if the employee’s exemption status under that Act is the same as it is at the employee’s permanent duty station.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e65136" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1109" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1109">SEC. 1109. </num><heading>REPEAL OF CREDITING AMOUNTS RECEIVED AGAINST PAY OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEE OR DC EMPLOYEE SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771e3897-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1109/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5519">Section 5519 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or (c)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771e3898-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1109/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771e3899-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5519">5 USC 5519 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any amounts credited, by operation of such section 5519, against the pay of an employee or individual described under section 6323(c) of such title on or after the date of enactment of this Act.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1952">135 STAT. 1952</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e65177" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1110" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1110">SEC. 1110. </num><heading>TREATMENT OF HOURS WORKED UNDER A QUALIFIED TRADE-OF-TIME ARRANGEMENT.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x771e5faa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5542">Section 5542 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771eadcb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y771eadcc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y771eadcd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or section 5545b, any hours worked by a firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be disregarded for purposes of any determination relating to eligibility for, or the amount of, any overtime pay under this section, including overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act in accordance with subsection (c).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771eadce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The Director of the Office of Personnel Management—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y771eadcf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall identify the situations in which a firefighter shall be deemed to have worked hours actually worked by a substituting firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771eadd0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>may adopt necessary policies governing the treatment of both a substituting and substituted firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement, without regard to how those firefighters would otherwise be treated under other provisions of law or regulation.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771eadd1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771eadd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771eadd3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the term ‘<term>firefighter</term>’ means an employee—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y771eadd4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the work schedule of whom includes 24-hour duty shifts; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y771eadd5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>who—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771eadd6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>is a firefighter, as defined in section 8331(21) or 8401(14);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771eadd7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>in the case of an employee who holds a supervisory or administrative position and is subject to subchapter III of chapter 83, but who does not qualify to be considered a firefighter within the meaning of section 8331(21), would so qualify if such employee had transferred directly to such position after serving as a firefighter within the meaning of such section;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771eadd8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771eadd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>in the case of an employee who holds a supervisory or administrative position and is subject to chapter 84, but who does not qualify to be considered a firefighter within the meaning of section 8401(14), would so qualify if such employee had transferred directly to such position after performing duties described in section 8401(14)(A) and (B) for at least 3 years; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y771eadda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>in the case of an employee who is not subject to subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84, holds a position that the Office of Personnel Management determines would satisfy subclause (I), (II), or (III) if the employee were subject to subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84; and</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771eaddb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the term ‘<term>qualified trade-of-time arrangement</term>’ means an arrangement under which 2 firefighters who are subject to the supervision of the same fire chief agree, solely at their option and with the approval of the employing agency, to substitute for one another during scheduled work hours in the performance of work in the same capacity.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1953">135 STAT. 1953</page></content></section> <section id="d39579e65277" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1111" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1111">SEC. 1111. </num><heading>PARENTAL BEREAVEMENT LEAVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771efbfc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1111/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/ch63/schII">Subchapter II of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y771f230d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="6329d">“§ 6329d.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771f230e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s6329d">5 USC 6329d</ref>.</p></sidenote> Parental bereavement leave</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771f230f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f2310-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the terms ‘employee’ and ‘son or daughter’ have the meanings given those terms in section 6381; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f2311-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>the term ‘<term>paid leave</term>’ means, with respect to an employee, leave without loss of or reduction in—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f2312-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>pay;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f2313-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>leave to which the employee is otherwise entitled under law; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f2314-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>credit for time or service.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771f2315-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Bereavement Leave</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f2316-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), an employee shall be entitled to a total of 2 administrative workweeks of paid leave during any 12-month period because of the death of a son or daughter of the employee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f2317-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Leave under paragraph (1) may not be taken by an employee intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule unless the employee and the employing agency of the employee agree otherwise.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f2318-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>In any case in which the necessity for leave under this subsection is foreseeable, the employee shall provide the employing agency with such notice as is reasonable and practicable.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771f2319-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1111/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t5/ch63/schII">subchapter II of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code</ref><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771f231a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s6301">5 USC 6301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“6329d. </designator> <label>Parental bereavement leave.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e65415" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1112" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1112">SEC. 1112. </num><heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE ANNUAL LIMITATION ON PREMIUM PAY AND AGGREGATE LIMITATION ON PAY FOR FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WORKING OVERSEAS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subsection (a) of section 1101 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/417">Public Law 110–417</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/4615">122 Stat. 4615</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1105 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771f4a2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3890">134 Stat. 3890</ref>.</p></sidenote>, is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2022</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e65444" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1113" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1113">SEC. 1113. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR TEMPORARY PERSONNEL FLEXIBILITIES FOR DOMESTIC DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES AND MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITIES BASE CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x771f713c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1132 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 U.S.C. 1580 note</ref> prec.) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f713d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1113/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2026</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f713e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1113/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (f) as subsection (h); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f713f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1113/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771f9850-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771f9851-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data Collection Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a plan to collect and analyze data on the pilot program for the purposes of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f9852-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>developing and sharing best practices; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1954">135 STAT. 1954</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f9853-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>providing information to the leadership of the Department and Congress on the implementation of the pilot program and related policy issues.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y771f9854-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771f9855-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771f9856-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the end of each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f9857-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>a description of the effect of this section on the management of civilian personnel at domestic defense industrial base facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base during the most recently ended fiscal year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f9858-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>the number of employees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f9859-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>hired under such section during such fiscal year; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y771f985a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>expected to be hired under such section during the fiscal year in which the briefing is provided.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e65548" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1114" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1114">SEC. 1114. </num><heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO GRANT ALLOWANCES, BENEFITS, AND GRATUITIES TO CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ON OFFICIAL DUTY IN A COMBAT ZONE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Paragraph (2) of section 1603(a) of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/234">Public Law 109–234</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/120/443">120 Stat. 443</ref>), as added by section 1102 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/417">Public Law 110–417</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/4616">122 Stat. 4616</ref>) and as most recently amended by section 1106 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x771fbf6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/134/3890">134 Stat. 3890</ref>.</p></sidenote>, is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2023</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e65583" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1115" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1115">SEC. 1115. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF ACCELERATED PROMOTION PROGRAM SUSPENSION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77200d8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1115/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77200d8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall conduct an assessment of the impacts resulting from the Navy’s suspension in 2016 of the Accelerated Promotion Program (in this section referred to as the “APP”). The Inspector General may consult with the Secretary of the Navy in carrying out such assessment, but the Navy may not play any other role in such assessment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77200d8e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1115/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77200d8f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77200d90-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1115/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77200d91-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>An identification of the employees who were hired at the four public shipyards between January 23, 2016, and December 22, 2016, covering the period in which APP was suspended, and who would have otherwise been eligible for APP had the program been in effect at the time they were hired.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77200d92-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1115/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment for each employee identified in paragraph (1) to determine the difference between wages earned from the date of hire to the date on which the wage data would be collected and the wages which would have been earned during this same period should that employee have participated in APP from the date of hire and been promoted according <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1955">135 STAT. 1955</page> to the average promotion timeframe for participants hired in the five-year period prior to the suspension.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77200d93-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1115/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment for each employee identified in paragraph (1) to determine at what grade and step each effected employee would be at on October 1, 2020, had that employee been promoted according to the average promotion timeframe for participants hired in the five-year period prior to the suspension.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77200d94-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1115/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77200d95-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of existing authorities available to the Secretary to determine whether the Secretary can take measures using those authorities to provide the pay difference and corresponding interest, at a rate of the federal short–term interest rate plus 3 percent, to each effected employee identified in paragraph (2) and directly promote the employee to the grade and step identified in paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77200d96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1115/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77200d97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefings.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall submit, to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, a report on the results of the evaluation by not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and shall provide interim briefings upon request.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e65655" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1116" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1116">SEC. 1116. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772034a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5942">5 USC 5942 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INCREASE IN ALLOWANCE BASED ON DUTY AT REMOTE WORKSITES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772034a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1116/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772034aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment and Rate</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2022, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall complete an assessment of the remote site pay allowance under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5942">section 5942 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, and propose a new rate of such allowance, adjusted for inflation, and submit such assessment and rate to the President and to Congress.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772034ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1116/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772034ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on the first day of the first pay period beginning after the date the Director submits the assessment and rate under subsection (a), such rate shall, notwithstanding subsection (a) of such section 5942, be the rate of such allowance.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e65693" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1117" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1117">SEC. 1117. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772034ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s971">10 USC 971 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>ENHANCEMENT OF RECUSAL FOR CONFLICTS OF PERSONAL INTEREST REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772082ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1117/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), in addition to the prohibition set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s208">section 208 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, an officer or employee of the Department of Defense may not knowingly participate personally and substantially in any particular matter involving specific parties where any of the following organizations is a party or represents a party to the matter:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772082cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1117/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Any organization, including a trade organization, for which the officer or employee has served as an employee, officer, director, trustee, or general partner in the past 2 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772082d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1117/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Any organization with which the officer or employee is seeking employment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772082d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1117/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772082d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>An agency designee may authorize the officer or employee to participate in a matter described in paragraph (a) based on a determination, made in light of all relevant circumstances, that the interest of the Government in the officer or employee’s participation outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of the agency’s programs and operations.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1956">135 STAT. 1956</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772082d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1117/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to terminate, alter, or make inapplicable any other prohibition or limitation in law or regulation on the participation of officers or employees of the Department of Defense in particular matters having an effect on their or related financial or other personal interests.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e65750" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXI/s1118" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1118">SEC. 1118. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772082d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772082d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5101">5 USC 5101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>OCCUPATIONAL SERIES FOR DIGITAL CAREER FIELDS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall, pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t5/ch51">chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, establish or update one or more occupational series covering Federal Government positions in the fields of software development, software engineering, data science, and data management.</content></section> <num value="XII">TITLE XII—</num><heading>MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Assistance and Training</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1201. </designator> <label>Administrative support and payment of certain expenses for covered foreign defense personnel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1202. </designator> <label>Authority for certain reimbursable interchange of supplies and services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1203. </designator> <label>Extension of support of special operations for irregular warfare.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1204. </designator> <label>Modification and extension of biennial Comptroller General of the United States audits of programs to build the capacity of foreign security forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1205. </designator> <label>Temporary authority to pay for travel and subsistence expenses of foreign national security forces participating in the training program of the United States-Colombia Action Plan for Regional Security.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1206. </designator> <label>Security cooperation strategy for certain combatant commands.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1207. </designator> <label>Report on security cooperation programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to Afghanistan and Pakistan</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1211. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on the service of United States Armed Forces servicemembers in Afghanistan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1212. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to United States military operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1213. </designator> <label>Prohibition on transfer of Department of Defense funds or resources to the Taliban.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1214. </designator> <label>Prohibition on transporting currency to the Taliban or the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1215. </designator> <label>Prohibition on removal of publicly available accountings of military assistance provided to the Afghan security forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1216. </designator> <label>Joint report on using the synchronized predeployment and operational tracker (spot) database to verify Afghan SIV applicant information.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1217. </designator> <label>Report and briefing on United States equipment, property, and classified material that was destroyed or abandoned in the withdrawal from Afghanistan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1221. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted Syrian groups and individuals.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1222. </designator> <label>Defense and diplomatic strategy for Syria.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1223. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1224. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of authority to support operations and activities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1225. </designator> <label>Prohibition on transfers to Badr Organization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1226. </designator> <label>Prohibition on transfers to Iran.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1227. </designator> <label>Report on the military capabilities of Iran and related activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1228. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on enrichment of uranium by Iran.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to Russia</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1231. </designator> <label>Extension of limitation on military cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1957">135 STAT. 1957</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1232. </designator> <label>Extension of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1233. </designator> <label>Extension of authority for training for Eastern European national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1234. </designator> <label>Prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1235. </designator> <label>Report on Russian influence operations and campaigns targeting military alliances and partnerships of which the United States is a member.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1241. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1242. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1243. </designator> <label>Modification of annual report on military and security developments involving the People’s Republic of China.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1244. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1245. </designator> <label>Cooperative program with Vietnam to account for Vietnamese personnel missing in action.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1246. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on Taiwan defense relations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1247. </designator> <label>Statement of policy on Taiwan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1248. </designator> <label>Annual report on Taiwan asymmetric capabilities and intelligence support.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1249. </designator> <label>Feasibility briefing on cooperation between the National Guard and Taiwan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1250. </designator> <label>Feasibility report on establishing military-to-military crisis communications capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1251. </designator> <label>Comparative analyses and reports on efforts by the United States and the People’s Republic of China to advance critical modernization technology with respect to military applications.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1252. </designator> <label>Sense of congress on defense alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d39579e65998" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Assistance and Training</heading> <section id="d39579e66003" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1201" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1201">SEC. 1201. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND PAYMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES FOR COVERED FOREIGN DEFENSE PERSONNEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77214626-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1201/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch16/schIV">Subchapter IV of chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7721bb57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="334">“§ 334.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7721bb58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s334">10 USC 334</ref>.</p></sidenote> Administrative support and payment of certain expenses for covered foreign defense personnel</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7721bb59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721bb5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>provide administrative services and support to the United Nations Command for the performance of duties by covered foreign defense personnel during the period in which the covered foreign defense personnel are assigned to the United Nations Command or the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission in accordance with the Korean War Armistice Agreement of 1953; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e26b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>pay the expenses specified in subsection (b) for covered foreign defense personnel who are—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e26c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>from a developing country; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e26d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>assigned to the headquarters of the United Nations Command.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7721e26e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Types of Expenses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The types of expenses that may be paid under the authority of subsection (a)(2) are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e26f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Travel and subsistence expenses directly related to the duties of covered foreign defense personnel described in subsection (a)(2) in connection with the assignment of such covered foreign defense personnel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e270-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Personal expenses directly related to carrying out such duties.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1958">135 STAT. 1958</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e271-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Expenses for medical care at a military medical facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e272-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>Expenses for medical care at a civilian medical facility, if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e273-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>adequate medical care is not available to such covered foreign defense personnel at a local military medical treatment facility;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e274-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary determines that payment of such medical expenses is necessary and in the best interests of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e275-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>medical care is not otherwise available to such covered foreign defense personnel pursuant to a treaty or any other international agreement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e276-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>Mission-related travel expenses, if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e277-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>such travel is in direct support of the national interests of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e278-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Commander of the United Nations Command directs round-trip travel from the headquarters of the United Nations Command to one or more locations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7721e279-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may provide the administrative services and support and pay the expenses authorized by subsection (a) with or without reimbursement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7721e27a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e27b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>administrative services and support</term>’ means base or installation support services, facilities use, base operations support, office space, office supplies, utilities, copying services, computer support, communication services, fire and police protection, postal services, bank services, transportation services, housing and temporary billeting (including ancillary services), specialized clothing required to perform assigned duties, temporary loan of special equipment, storage services, training services, and repair and maintenance services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e27c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered foreign defense personnel</term>’ means members of the military of a foreign country who are assigned to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e27d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the United Nations Command; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e27e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e27f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>developing country</term>’ has the meaning given the term in section 301(4) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e280-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission</term>’ means the delegations from Sweden and Switzerland (or successor delegations) appointed in accordance with the Korean War Armistice Agreement of 1953 or its subsequent agreements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7721e281-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The term ‘<term>United Nations Command</term>’ means the headquarters of the United Nations Command, the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission, the United Nations Command-Rear, and the United Nations Command Honor Guard.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7721e282-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1201/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch16/schIV">subchapter IV of chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code</ref><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7721e283-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s331">10 USC 331</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“334. </designator> <label>Administrative support and payment of certain expenses for covered foreign defense personnel.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e66218" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1202" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1202">SEC. 1202. </num><heading>AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN REIMBURSABLE INTERCHANGE OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77220994-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2571">Section 2571 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1959">135 STAT. 1959</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77220995-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (b) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77220996-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y77220997-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>If its head approves, a department or organization within the Department of Defense may, upon request, perform work and services for, or furnish supplies to, any other of those departments or organizations, with or without reimbursement or transfer of funds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77220998-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Use of the authority under this section for reimbursable support is limited to support for the purpose of providing assistance to a foreign partner pursuant to section 333 and section 345 of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77220999-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772230aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y772230ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>An order placed by a department or organization on a reimbursable basis pursuant to subsection (b) shall be considered to be an obligation in the same manner as an order placed under section 6307 of title 41.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772230ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Amounts received as reimbursement shall be credited in accordance with section 2205 of this title to the appropriation of the supporting department or organization used in incurring the obligation in the year or years that support is provided.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e66283" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1203" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1203">SEC. 1203. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FOR IRREGULAR WARFARE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1202(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1639">131 Stat. 1639</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2025</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e66305" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1204" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1204">SEC. 1204. </num><heading>MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF BIENNIAL COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES AUDITS OF PROGRAMS TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF FOREIGN SECURITY FORCES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77227ecd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1205(f) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77227ece-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/128/3537">128 Stat. 3537</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77227ecf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77227ed0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, 2020, and 2022</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77227ed1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2282">section 2282 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as so added)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsections (a)(1) and (e)(7)(B) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">section 333 of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77227ed2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77227ed3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (H); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77227ed4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1204/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (D) the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77227ed5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>An evaluation of coordination by the Department of Defense with foreign countries under the program or programs, as applicable.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77227ed6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>A description and evaluation of the methodology used by the Department of Defense to evaluate the effectiveness of training under the program or programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77227ed7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>An analysis of the methodology used by the Department of Defense to evaluate the effectiveness of the program or programs to develop the institutional capacity of the foreign countries.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1960">135 STAT. 1960</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e66402" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1205" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1205">SEC. 1205. </num><heading>TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO PAY FOR TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES OF FOREIGN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES PARTICIPATING IN THE TRAINING PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES-COLOMBIA ACTION PLAN FOR REGIONAL SECURITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7722f408-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal year 2022, the Secretary of Defense is authorized to pay for the travel, subsistence, and similar personnel expenses of the national security forces of a friendly foreign country to participate in the training program of the United States-Colombia Action Plan for Regional Security conducted at a facility in Colombia.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7722f409-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7722f40a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 15 days before the exercise of the authority under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a written notification that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7722f40b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An identification of the foreign country, and the specific unit of the national security forces of such country, the capacity of which will be built by participating in such training program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7722f40c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The amount of support to be provided under that subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7722f40d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An identification of the United States equipment purchased or acquired by such foreign country, for the use of which training is being provided under such training program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7722f40e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A description of the specific capabilities to be built through such training program with such support.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7722f40f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A detailed description of the manner in which building the capabilities of such country through such training program advances the national security interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7722f410-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7722f411-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed assessment of the effectiveness of such training program in meeting Department of Defense requirements for building the capacity of such country.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7722f412-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Source of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, the Secretary may obligate or expend not more than $2,000,000 to pay for expenses described in subsection (a) for such fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7722f413-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1205/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The provision of support under subsection (a) shall be subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s362">section 362 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e66484" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1206">SEC. 1206. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7722f414-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s301">10 USC 301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SECURITY COOPERATION STRATEGY FOR CERTAIN COMBATANT COMMANDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77242c95-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77242c96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall develop and implement a security cooperation strategy for each covered combatant command, which shall apply to the security cooperation programs and activities of the Department of Defense (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s301">section 301 of title 10, United States Code</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77242c97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy for each covered combatant command required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242c98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A discussion of how the strategy will—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242c99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>support and advance United States national security interests in strategic competition with near-peer rivals;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242c9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>prioritize and build key capabilities of allied and partner security forces so as to enhance bilateral and multilateral interoperability and responsiveness;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242c9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>prioritize and build the capabilities of foreign partner security forces to secure their own territory, <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1961">135 STAT. 1961</page> including through operations against violent extremist groups;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242c9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>promote and build institutional capabilities for observance of, and respect for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77242c9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the law of armed conflict;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77242c9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>human rights and fundamental freedoms;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77242c9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the rule of law; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77242ca0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1/D/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>civilian control of the military; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242ca1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>support the programs and activities of law enforcement and civilian agencies, as appropriate, to counter the threat of and reduce risks from illicit drug trafficking and other forms of transnational organized crime.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242ca2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>A statement of the security cooperation strategic objectives for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242ca3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the covered combatant command; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242ca4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the covered combatant command in conjunction with other covered combatant commands.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242ca5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of the primary security cooperation lines of effort for achieving such strategic objectives, including prioritization of foreign partners within the covered combatant command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242ca6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A description of the Department of Defense authorities to be used for each such line of effort and the manner in which such authorities will contribute to achieving such strategic objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242ca7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of the institutional capacity-building programs and activities within the covered combatant command and an assessment of the manner in which such programs and activities contribute to achieving such strategic objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242ca8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of Department of Defense educational programs and institutions, and international institutions, relevant to the combatant command and an assessment of the manner in which such programs and institutions contribute to achieving such strategic objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242ca9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>A discussion of the manner in which the development, planning, and implementation of programs or activities under Department of Defense security cooperation authorities are coordinated and deconflicted with security assistance and other assistance authorities of the Department of State and other civilian agencies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77242caa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242cab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the security cooperation strategy for each covered combatant command developed under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242cac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77242cad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning in fiscal year 2023, and annually thereafter through fiscal year 2027, concurrently with the submittal of the report required by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s386/a">section 386(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the implementation of the security cooperation strategy for each covered combatant command developed under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77242cae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242caf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1962">135 STAT. 1962</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242cb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242cb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242cb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered combatant command</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered combatant command</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242cb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the United States European Command;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242cb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the United States Indo-Pacific Command;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242cb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the United States Central Command;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242cb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the United States Africa Command;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242cb7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the United States Southern Command; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77242cb8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the United States Northern Command.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e66718" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1207" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1207">SEC. 1207. </num><heading>REPORT ON SECURITY COOPERATION PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77247ad9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1207/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77247ada-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77247adb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1207/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>reviews the existing requirements for conducting human rights training of foreign national security forces pursuant to security cooperation authorities under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch16">chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77247adc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1207/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>reviews current Department of Defense practices and procedures for collecting data under such authorities for purposes of assessing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of such human rights training programs and assessing compliance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s362">section 362 of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77247add-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1207/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77247ade-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluates the effectiveness of human rights training described in paragraph (1) to contribute to United States national security objectives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77247adf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1207/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) may include recommendations for measures to improve the effectiveness of human rights training or to promote observation of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, and civilian control of the military.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77247ae0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stA/s1207/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e66780" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Matters Relating to Afghanistan and Pakistan</heading> <section id="d39579e66785" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1211" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1211">SEC. 1211. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE SERVICE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES SERVICEMEMBERS IN AFGHANISTAN.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7724c901-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7724c902-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1211/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the servicemembers of the United States Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan represent the very best of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7724c903-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1211/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the service of those who returned home from war with wounds seen and unseen and those who died in defense of the Nation are not forgotten;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7724c904-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1211/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the United States honors these brave members of the Armed Forces and their families; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7724c905-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1211/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the United States shall never forget the services they rendered and the sacrifices they and their families made in the defense of a grateful Nation.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1963">135 STAT. 1963</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e66815" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1212" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1212">SEC. 1212. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN COALITION NATIONS FOR SUPPORT PROVIDED TO UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7724f016-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1233 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/393">122 Stat. 393</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7724f017-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1212/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for the period beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for the period beginning on October 1, 2021, and ending on December 31, 2022</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7724f018-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1212/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7724f019-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1212/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>during the period beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>during the period beginning on October 1, 2021, and ending on December 31, 2022</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7724f01a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1212/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$180,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$60,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e66872" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1213" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1213">SEC. 1213. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7724f01b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2241">10 USC 2241 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FUNDS OR RESOURCES TO THE TALIBAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77253e3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense may be made available—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77253e3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to provide any funds or resources to the Taliban; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77253e3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to conduct any military cooperation or sharing of military intelligence with the Taliban, unless the Secretary of Defense determines that such cooperation or sharing advances the national security interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77253e3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>–—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77253e40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77253e41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77253e42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission required</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary makes an affirmative determination described in subsection (1)(a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a written description of the military cooperation or military intelligence that was shared with the Taliban pursuant to such determination, not later than 5 days after the date of such cooperation or sharing. The Secretary shall include with such description any other matter the Secretary determines relevant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77253e43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The information described in paragraph (1) shall be submitted in an unclassified format and may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e66933" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1214" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1214">SEC. 1214. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77253e44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2241">10 USC 2241 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON TRANSPORTING CURRENCY TO THE TALIBAN OR THE ISLAMIC EMIRATE OF AFGHANISTAN.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense may be made available for the operation of any aircraft of the Department of Defense to transport currency or other items of value to the Taliban, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, or any subsidiary, agent, or instrumentality of either the Taliban or the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.</content></section> <section id="d39579e66946" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1215" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1215">SEC. 1215. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON REMOVAL OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ACCOUNTINGS OF MILITARY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO THE AFGHAN SECURITY FORCES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2022 may be used to remove from the website of the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1964">135 STAT. 1964</page> Department of Defense or any other agency publicly available accountings of military assistance provided to the Afghan security forces that was publicly available online as of July 1, 2021.</content></section> <section id="d39579e66956" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1216" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1216">SEC. 1216. </num><heading>JOINT REPORT ON USING THE SYNCHRONIZED PREDEPLOYMENT AND OPERATIONAL TRACKER (SPOT) DATABASE TO VERIFY AFGHAN SIV APPLICANT INFORMATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7725b375-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7725b376-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall submit to appropriate congressional committees a joint report on the use of the Department of Defense Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker database (in this section referred to as the “SPOT database”) to verify the existence, for the purpose of determining eligibility for special immigrant visa (SIV) program, of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7725b377-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Department of Defense contracts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7725b378-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>employment of Afghans who worked for the United States Government; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7725b379-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>biographic data.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7725da8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Joint Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The joint report required under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7725da8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7725da8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluate the improvements in the SIV process following the use of the SPOT database to verify SIV applications, including the extent to which use of SPOT expedited SIV processing, reduced the risk of fraudulent documents, and the extent to which the SPOT database could be used for future SIV programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7725da8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>identify obstacles that persisted in documenting the identity and employment of locally employed staff and contractors after the use of the SPOT database in the SIV process; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7725da8e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7725da8f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7725da90-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tion.</p></sidenote><content>recommend the changes to the SPOT database that would be necessary to make it a centralized interagency database of personnel and employment data that can be used to adjudicate SIV eligibility for those employed under United States Government contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7725da91-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of preparing the joint report required under this section, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall consult with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7725da92-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e67038" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1217">SEC. 1217. </num><heading>REPORT AND BRIEFING ON UNITED STATES EQUIPMENT, PROPERTY, AND CLASSIFIED MATERIAL THAT WAS DESTROYED OR ABANDONED IN THE WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77269de3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77269de4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments and the Commander of United States Central Command, shall submit to the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1965">135 STAT. 1965</page> congressional defense committees a report regarding the covered United States equipment, property, and classified material and money in cash that was destroyed or abandoned in Afghanistan or removed from Afghanistan during the covered period. Such report shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269de5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77269de6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination of the value of the covered United States equipment, property, and classified material that was destroyed or abandoned, disaggregated by military department and itemized to the most specific feasible level.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269de7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77269de8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>An itemized list of destroyed or abandoned aircraft in Afghanistan and the location and condition of aircraft flown out of Afghanistan formerly possessed by the Afghan Air Force or the former government of Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269de9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77269dea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>An itemized list of destroyed or abandoned weapons, weapon systems, components of weapons or weapon systems, ammunition, explosives, missiles, ordnance, bombs, mines, or projectiles, disaggregated by military department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269deb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>For each item on a list referred to in paragraphs (2) and (3), an explanation of the legal authority relied upon to destroy or abandon that specific item.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269dec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77269ded-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of the capabilities of the Taliban post-withdrawal as a result of their seizure of abandoned covered United States equipment, property, and classified material, including an evaluation of the capabilities of the Taliban post-withdrawal to monetize through the transfer of abandoned covered United States equipment, property, and classified material to adversaries of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269dee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77269def-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of aircraft flown out of Afghanistan formerly possessed by the Afghan Air Force or the former government of Afghanistan that could be returned to the Taliban or to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan by other countries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269df0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77269df1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the damage to the national security interests of the United States as a result of the destroyed or abandoned covered United States equipment, property, and classified material.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269df2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77269df3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the feasibility of disabling, destroying, recovering, or recapturing abandoned covered United States equipment, property, and classified material in and outside of Afghanistan and any plans to do so.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269df4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Available imagery or photography depicting the Taliban or other countries possessing abandoned covered United States equipment, property, and classified material.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77269df5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77269df6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive Summary of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under subsection (a) shall include an executive summary of the report, which shall be unclassified and made publicly available.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77269df7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the Commander of United States Central Command shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77269df8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269df9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered united states equipment, property, and classified material</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered United States equipment, property, and classified material</term>” means any of the following items formerly owned by the Government of the United <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1966">135 STAT. 1966</page> States or provided by the United States to the former government or military of Afghanistan during the covered period:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269dfa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Real property, including any lands, buildings, structures, utilities systems, improvements, and appurtenances, thereto, including equipment attached to and made part of buildings and structures, but not movable equipment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269dfb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Personal property, including property of any kind or any interest therein, except real property.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269dfc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Equipment, including all nonexpendable items needed to outfit or equip an individual or organization.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269dfd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/d/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Classified information, in any form, including official information that has been determined to require, in the interests of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure and which has been so designated.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77269dfe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered period</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered period</term>” means the period beginning on February 29, 2020, and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e67199" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran</heading> <section id="d39579e67204" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1221" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1221">SEC. 1221. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETTED SYRIAN GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7727132f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1209 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/127/3451">127 Stat. 3451</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77271330-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice Before Provision of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b)(2) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (A) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y77271331-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77271332-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>not later than 15 days before the expenditure of each 25 percent of the total amount authorized to be appropriated in any fiscal year under this section; or”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77271333-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (l) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77278764-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver authority</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77278765-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77278766-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President may waive the limitation under paragraph (1)(A) on a per project basis for the purposes of providing support authorized under subsection (a)(4) if the President—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77278767-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77278768-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determines that the waiver is in the national security interest of the United States; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77278769-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7727876a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of the exercise of the waiver.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7727876b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice and wait</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7727876c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7727876d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7727876e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A project with respect to which the exercise of a waiver under subparagraph (A) applies may only be carried out after the end of a 15-day period beginning at the date on which the appropriate congressional committees receive the notification required by subparagraph (A)(ii).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7727876f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The notification required by subparagraph (A)(ii) shall include the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1967">135 STAT. 1967</page></chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77278770-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77278771-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77278772-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed plan and cost estimate for the project.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77278773-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77278774-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77278775-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77278776-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A certification by the President that facilities and activities relating to the project comply with—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y77278777-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>the law of armed conflict;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y77278778-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>internationally recognized human rights;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y77278779-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>the principle of non-refoulement;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y7727877a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="dd">“(dd) </num><content>the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (done at New York on December 10, 1984); and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y7727877b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ee">“(ee) </num><content>the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at Geneva July 28, 1951 (as made applicable by the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at New York January 31, 1967 (19 UST6223)).</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7727877c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>An explanation of the national security interest addressed by the project.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7727877d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subparagraph, the term ‘<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>’ means—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7727877e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7727877f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the Committee on Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77278780-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77278781-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Update to plan and cost estimate</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon obligation of any funds to carry out a project with respect to which the exercise of a waiver under subparagraph (A) applies, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an update to the plan and cost estimate for the project as required by subparagraph (B)(ii)(I).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77278782-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The waiver authority under this paragraph shall expire on December 31, 2022.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77278783-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of contents for the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/127/3293">127 Stat. 3293</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1209 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 1209. </designator> <label>Authority to provide assistance to vetted Syrian groups and individuals.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e67479" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1222">SEC. 1222. </num><heading>DEFENSE AND DIPLOMATIC STRATEGY FOR SYRIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77284ad4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77284ad5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President, acting through the Secretary of State and in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a description of the United States defense and diplomatic strategy for Syria.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77284ad6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77284ad7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A United States diplomatic strategy for Syria, including a description of the desired diplomatic objectives for advancing United States national interests in Syria, desired end-goals, <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1968">135 STAT. 1968</page> and a description of the intended diplomatic and related foreign policy means to achieve such objectives, including engagement with key foreign actors operating in Syria such as Russia and Turkey.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77284ad8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A United States defense strategy for Syria, including a description of the security objectives the United States aims to achieve, including the objectives and desired end-state for the United States military presence in northeast Syria, envisioned transition timeline for security responsibilities to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and status of remaining ISIS elements, strategy to mitigate Turkish-SDF tensions, and a long-term approach to managing the threat of Iranian-aligned militias and forces operating in Syria to United States partners and interests.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77284ad9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of United States strategy and objectives for United States military support to and coordination with the Jaysh Maghawir al-Thawra (“MaT”) including transition plan and operational needs in and around Al-Tanf.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772871ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772871eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for enduring security of ISIS detainees currently held in SDF secured facilities (including so-called “third country fighters” as well as Iraqi and Syrian national ISIS detainees) accounting for security of personnel and facilities involved.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772871ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A diplomatic strategy for securing the repatriation of remaining ISIS “third country fighters” to countries of origin, including a comprehensive breakdown of each country of origin and number of detainees yet to be repatriated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772871ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772871ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for the resettlement and disposition of ISIS connected women and children in remaining detention facilities, including roles and responsibilities of counter-ISIS coalition partners.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772871ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772871f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed assessment of the security and humanitarian situation at the internally displaced persons camp at Rukban, including an overview of international efforts to reduce the camp’s population and United States policy options to ameliorate the situation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772871f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772871f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for diplomatic and humanitarian engagement with regional partners and multilateral institutions to ensure successful and safe delivery of continued humanitarian assistance to non-regime held areas of Syria.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772871f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772871f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of United States efforts to prevent normalization and rehabilitation of the Assad regime, to include addressing recent outreach to the Assad regime by United States partners.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772871f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772871f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of United States diplomatic efforts to prevent Syria’s re-entry into the Arab League.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772871f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772871f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of progress towards meeting the criteria specified in paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 7431(a) of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/2297">133 Stat. 2297</ref>), required for suspension of sanctions against the Assad regime.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772871f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772871fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of United States efforts to seek accountability for the Assad regime’s crimes against the Syrian people, to include unlawful detention, forced disappearance, torture, starvation, and the use of chemical weapons.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772871fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1969">135 STAT. 1969</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772871fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772871fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772871fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e67633" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1223">SEC. 1223. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO COUNTER THE ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77295c5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1236 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/128/3558">128 Stat. 3558</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77295c60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (g) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77295c61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2022</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77295c62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$322,500,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$345,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77295c63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment and Authority To Assist Directly Certain Covered Groups</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (l)(1)(B) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77295c64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> clause (ii);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77295c65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y77295c66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/c/2/A"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> clauses (iii) through (vi) as clauses (ii) through (v), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77295c67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> clause (vii) as clause (xi);</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77295c68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in clause (iv), as redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and once established, the Iraqi Sunni National Guard</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77295c69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after clause (v), as redesignated, the following:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y7729837a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>Whether the Shia militias are gaining new malign capabilities or improving such capabilities, and whether the Government of Iraq is acting to counter or suppress those capabilities.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y7729837b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>Whether the Government of Iraq is acting to ensure the safety of United States Government personnel and citizens, as well as the safety of United States facilities.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y7729837c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>Whether the Government of Iraq is ensuring the safe and voluntary return of ethno-religious minority populations to their home communities in the Nineveh Plains region of Iraq.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y7729837d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>Whether the Government of Iraq has provided support and funding to institutionalize and make permanent local, representative, and regionally-based security forces.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y7729837e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">“(x) </num><content>An assessment of the impact of the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/300">Public Law 115–300</ref>) on return rates of vulnerable, indigenous, ethno-religious groups, including Assyrians and Yazidis, in those areas of the Nineveh Plains region of Iraq in which assistance has been provided pursuant to subsection (a).”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1970">135 STAT. 1970</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7729837f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section, as so amended, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7729f8b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="o">“(o) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7729f8b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7729f8b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President may waive the dollar amount limitation in subsection (a) with respect to a construction, repair, or renovation project for the purposes of providing the support described in paragraph (2) if the President—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7729f8b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7729f8b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determines that the waiver is in the national security interest of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7729f8b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7729f8b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of the exercise of the waiver.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7729f8b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The support described in this paragraph is support relating to temporary humane detention of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria foreign terrorist fighters in accordance with all laws and obligations relating to the provision of such support, including, as applicable—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7729f8b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the law of armed conflict;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7729f8b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>internationally recognized human rights;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7729f8ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the principle of non-refoulement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7729f8bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (done at New York on December 10, 1984); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7729f8bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at Geneva July 28, 1951 (as made applicable by the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at New York January 31, 1967 (19 UST6223)).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7729f8bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice and wait</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7729f8be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7729f8bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7729f8c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A project with respect to which the exercise of a waiver under paragraph (1) applies may only be carried out after the end of a 15-day period beginning at the date on which the appropriate congressional committees receive the notification required by paragraph (1)(B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7729f8c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The notification required by paragraph (1)(B) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a1fd3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a1fd4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed plan and cost estimate for the project.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fd5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a1fd6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a1fd7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><content>A certification by the President that facilities and activities relating to the project comply with the laws and obligations described in paragraph (2).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fd8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>An explanation of the national security interest addressed by the project.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this paragraph, the term ‘<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>’ means—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fdb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fdc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a1fdd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Update to plan and cost estimate</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon obligation of any funds to carry out a project with respect to which the exercise of a waiver under paragraph (1) applies, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an update to the plan and cost estimate for the project as required by paragraph (3)(B)(i).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The waiver authority under this subsection shall expire on December 31, 2022.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1971">135 STAT. 1971</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772a1fdf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a1fe0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2241">10 USC 2241 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Restriction on Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or the amendments made by this Act or otherwise made available for any fiscal year to the Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Train and Equip Fund are authorized to be made available only in support of partner forces eligible to receive assistance under section 1209(a) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/128/3541">128 Stat. 3541</ref>) or subsection (a) of section 1236 of such Act, as amended by subsection (a) of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772a1fe1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fe2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a1fe3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fe4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/f/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a1fe5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a1fe6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A comprehensive strategy and plan to train and build lasting and sustainable military capabilities of the Iraqi security forces, including the Kurdish Peshmerga, using existing authorities, which may include a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs in coordination with the Government of Iraq.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fe7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/f/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a1fe8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to engage the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government in security sector reform and strengthen and sustainably build the capacity of Iraq’s national defense and security institutions, including the Kurdish Peshmerga.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fe9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/f/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of the current status, capabilities, and operational capacity of remaining Islamic State of Iraq and Syria elements active in Iraq and Syria.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a1feb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a1fec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e68063" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1224" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1224">SEC. 1224. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE OFFICE OF SECURITY COOPERATION IN IRAQ.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772a46fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of section 1215 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2022</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772a46fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Source of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2022</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772a46ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (h) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772a6e10-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a6e11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2022 to carry out this section, not more than $10,000,000 may be obligated or expended for the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq until the date on which the Secretary of Defense provides to the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1972">135 STAT. 1972</page> congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a6e12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>details further steps to reorganize the Office in a manner similar to that of other security cooperation offices in the region and indicates whether such reorganization will be achieved by 2023;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a6e13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>describes progress made toward the continuation of bilateral engagement with the Government of Iraq, with the objective of establishing a joint mechanism for security assistance planning;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a6e14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>includes a five-year security assistance roadmap for developing sustainable military capacity and capabilities and enabling defense institution building and reform; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772a9525-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>describes progress made toward, and a timeline for, the transition of the preponderance of funding for the activities of the Office from current sources to the Foreign Military Financing Administrative Fund and the Foreign Military Sales Trust Fund Administrative Surcharge Account in future years.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<sidenote><p>Time period.</p></sidenote></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e68163" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1225" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1225">SEC. 1225. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a9526-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2241">10 USC 2241 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON TRANSFERS TO BADR ORGANIZATION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense may be made available, directly or indirectly, to the Badr Organization.</content></section> <section id="d39579e68175" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1226" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1226">SEC. 1226. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772a9527-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2241">10 USC 2241 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON TRANSFERS TO IRAN.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense may be made available to transfer or facilitate a transfer of pallets of currency, currency, or other items of value to the Government of Iran, any subsidiary of such Government, or any agent or instrumentality of Iran.</content></section> <section id="d39579e68187" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1227">SEC. 1227. </num><heading>REPORT ON THE MILITARY CAPABILITIES OF IRAN AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772b5878-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b5879-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A detailed description of each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b587a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Advancements in the military capabilities of Iran, including capabilities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Quds Force, the Artesh, and the Basij.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b587b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>All known instances of the supply, sale, or transfer of arms or related materiel, including spare parts, to or from Iran.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b587c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>All known instances of missile launches by Iran, including for the purposes of testing and development or use in military operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b587d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Changes to the military capabilities of Iran-backed groups, most notably Lebanese Hezbollah, Asa’ib ahl al-Haq, Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Kata’ib al-Imam Ali, Kata’ib Hezbollah, the Badr Organization, the Fatemiyoun, the Zainabiyoun, and Ansar Allah (also known as the Houthis).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b587e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772b587f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of each of the following:</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1973">135 STAT. 1973</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b5880-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Impacts that the imposition or revocation of unilateral United States economic sanctions on Iran may have on the military capabilities of entities described in subparagraphs (A) and (D) of paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b5881-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Acts of violence and intimidation that Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have committed against Iraqi civilians.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b5882-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The threat that Iranian-backed militias in Iraq pose to United States personnel in Iraq and in the Middle East, including United States Armed Forces and diplomats.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b5883-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The threat Iranian-backed militias in Iraq pose to United States partners in the region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b5884-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The role that Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, including the Badr Organization, play in Iraq’s armed forces and security services, including Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b5885-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The United Nations arms embargo on Iran’s ability to supply, sell, or transfer, directly or indirectly, arms or related materiel while the embargo was in effect.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b5886-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Iran’s use of kidnapping operations against United States citizens and an analysis of opportunities to counter such actions or impose costs on Iran.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772b5887-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Time Period</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided, the report required by subsection (a) shall cover developments during the period beginning in June 2018 and ending on the day before the date on which the report is submitted.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772b5888-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772b5889-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b588a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b588b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b588c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e68315" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1228" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1228">SEC. 1228. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM BY IRAN.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x772b7f9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b7f9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1228/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Government of Iran’s decision to enrich uranium up to 60 percent purity is a further escalation and shortens the breakout time to produce enough highly enriched uranium to develop a nuclear weapon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772b7f9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stC/s1228/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Government of Iran should immediately abandon any pursuit of a nuclear weapon.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e68334" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Matters Relating to Russia</heading> <section id="d39579e68339" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1231" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1231">SEC. 1231. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON MILITARY COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1232(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2020, or 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2020, 2021, or 2022</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1974">135 STAT. 1974</page></content></section> <section id="d39579e68360" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1232" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1232">SEC. 1232. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF UKRAINE SECURITY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x772bf4d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/1068">129 Stat. 1068</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772bf4d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772bf4d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>funds available for fiscal year 2021 pursuant to subsection (f)(6)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>funds available for fiscal year 2022 pursuant to subsection (f)(7)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772bf4d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2022</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772bf4d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Of the funds available for fiscal year 2021 pursuant to subsection (f)(6)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Of the funds available for fiscal year 2022 pursuant to subsection (f)(7)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772bf4d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>In subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y772bf4d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>For fiscal year 2022, $300,000,000.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772bf4d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>In subsection (h), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e68445" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1233" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1233">SEC. 1233. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR TRAINING FOR EASTERN EUROPEAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES IN THE COURSE OF MULTILATERAL EXERCISES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x772c1be8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subsection (h) of section 1251 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">10 U.S.C. 333 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772c1be9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772c1bea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 31, 2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 31, 2024.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e68482" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1234" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1234">SEC. 1234. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS RELATING TO SOVEREIGNTY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OVER CRIMEA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772c6a0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to implement any activity that recognizes the sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772c6a0c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) if the Secretary of Defense—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772c6a0d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772c6a0e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determines that a waiver is in the national security interest of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772c6a0f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772c6a10-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><chapeau>on the date on which the waiver is invoked, submits a notification of the waiver and a justification of the reason for seeking the waiver to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772c6a11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772c6a12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1975">135 STAT. 1975</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e68535" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1235">SEC. 1235. </num><heading>REPORT ON RUSSIAN INFLUENCE OPERATIONS AND CAMPAIGNS TARGETING MILITARY ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS OF WHICH THE UNITED STATES IS A MEMBER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772d2d63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772d2d64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772d2d65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772d2d66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and biennially thereafter until April 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence and the heads of any other appropriate departments or agencies, shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Russian influence operations and campaigns that target United States military alliances and partnerships.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772d2d67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772d2d69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of Russia’s objectives for influence operations and campaigns targeting United States military alliances and partnerships, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, its allies, and partner countries, and how such operations and campaigns relate to Russia’s broader strategic aims.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The activities and roles of the Department of Defense and Department of State in the United States Government strategy to counter such Russian influence operations and campaigns.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772d2d6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A comprehensive list of specific Russian state and non-state entities, or those of any other country with which Russia may cooperate, involved in supporting such Russian influence operations and campaigns and the role of each such entity in such support.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of the tactics, techniques, and procedures used in previous Russian influence operations and campaigns.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772d2d6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the impact of previous Russian influence operations and campaigns targeting United States military alliances and partnerships, including the views of senior Russian officials about the effectiveness of such operations and campaigns in achieving Russian objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>An identification of each United States ally and partner, and each military alliance of which the United States is a member, that has been targeted by Russian influence operations and campaigns.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>An identification of each United States ally and partner, and each military alliance of which the United States is a member, that may be targeted in future Russian influence operations and campaigns, and an assessment of the likelihood that each such ally, partner, or alliance will be targeted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772d2d73-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the capacity and efforts of each United States ally and partner, and each military alliance of which the United States is a member, to counter Russian influence operations and campaigns.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d74-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>An identification of tactics, techniques, and procedures likely to be used in future Russian influence operations and campaigns targeting United States military alliances and partnerships.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d75-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772d2d76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772d2d77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tion.</p></sidenote><content>Recommended authorities or activities for the Department of Defense and Department of State in the United States Government strategy to counter such Russian influence operations and campaigns.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1976">135 STAT. 1976</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d78-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretaries determine appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772d2d79-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772d2d7a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and in a manner appropriate for release to the public, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772d2d7b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d7c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d7d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772d2d7e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e68679" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region</heading> <section id="d39579e68684" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1241">SEC. 1241. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF INDO-PACIFIC MARITIME SECURITY INITIATIVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772e3eef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance and Training</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a)(1) of section 1263 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">10 U.S.C. 333 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for the purpose of</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Indian Ocean</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>with the primary goal of increasing multilateral maritime security cooperation and maritime domain awareness of foreign countries in the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772e3ef0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recipient Countries</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772e3ef1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recipient Countries</inline>.—</heading><content>The foreign countries that may be provided assistance and training under subsection (a) are the countries located within the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772e3ef2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Types of Assistance and Training</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c)(1) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>small-scale military construction</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>small-scale construction (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s301">section 301 of title 10, United States Code</ref>)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772e3ef3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Priorities for Assistance and Training</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772e6604-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Priorities for Assistance and Training</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing programs for assistance or training to be provided under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall prioritize assistance, training, or both, to enhance—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772e6605-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>multilateral cooperation and coordination among recipient countries; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772e6606-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the capabilities of a recipient country to more effectively participate in a regional organization of which the recipient country is a member.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772e6607-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Incremental Expenses of Personnel of Certain Other Countries for Training</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772e6608-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772e6609-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Incremental Expenses of Personnel of Recipient Countries for Training</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Defense determines that the payment of incremental expenses (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s301">section 301 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) in connection with training <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1977">135 STAT. 1977</page> described in subsection (a)(1)(B) will facilitate the participation in such training of organization personnel of recipient countries described in subsection (b), the Secretary may use amounts available under subsection (f) for assistance and training under subsection (a) for the payment of such incremental expenses.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772e660a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772e8d1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x772e8d1c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027 for the Department of Defense, Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide, $50,000,000 may be made available for the provision of assistance and training under subsection (a).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772e8d1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772e8d1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/g/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (i);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772e8d1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/g/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (g) and (h) as subsections (h) and (i), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772e8d20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/g/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772eb431-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772eb432-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance otherwise prohibited by law</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may not use the authority in subsection (a) to provide any type of assistance described in subsection (c) that is otherwise prohibited by any provision of law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772eb433-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on assistance to units that have committed gross violations of human rights</inline>.—</heading><content>The provision of assistance pursuant to a program under subsection (a) shall be subject to the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s362">section 362 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772eb434-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>Assistance, training, and exercises with recipient countries described in subsection (b) shall be planned and prioritized consistent with applicable guidance relating to the security cooperation program and activities of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772eb435-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment, monitoring, and evaluation</inline>.—</heading><content>The provision of assistance and training pursuant to a program under subsection (a) shall be subject to the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s383">section 383 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772eb436-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/h" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Congress on Assistance and Training</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (h)(1) of such section, as so redesignated, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772eb437-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772eb438-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A detailed justification of the program for the provision of the assistance or training concerned, its relationship to United States security interests, and an explanation of the manner in which such assistance or training will increase multilateral maritime security cooperation or maritime domain awareness.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772eb439-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (G) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the geographic combatant command concerned</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the United States Indo-Pacific Command</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772eb43a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Monitoring Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (i) of such section, as so redesignated, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772eb43b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772eb43c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/i/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1, 2022</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772eb43d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/i/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) through (G) as subparagraphs (B) through (H), respectively;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1978">135 STAT. 1978</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772eb43e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/i/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following new subparagraph (A):<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y772edb4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>The overall strategy for improving multilateral maritime security cooperation and maritime domain awareness across the theater, including an identification of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y772edb50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Priority countries and associated capabilities across the theater.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y772edb51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Strategic objectives for the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative across the theater, lines of effort, and desired end results for such lines of effort.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y772edb52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Significant challenges to improving multilateral maritime security cooperation and maritime domain awareness across the theater and the manner in which the United States Indo-Pacific Command is seeking to address such challenges.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y772edb53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/i/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B), as so redesignated—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y772edb54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/i/1/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the semicolon and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y772edb55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/i/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y772edb56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>how such capabilities can be leveraged to improve multilateral maritime security cooperation and maritime domain awareness.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772edb57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (g)(2)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (h)(2)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772edb58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/j" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (j) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2025</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2027</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e69120" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1242" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1242">SEC. 1242. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF PACIFIC DETERRENCE INITIATIVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772f7799-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of section 1251 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772f9eaa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2022, there is authorized to be appropriated for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative such sums as may be necessary, as indicated in sections 4101, 4201, 4301, and 4601 of such Act.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y772f9eab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Resourcing United States Defense Requirements for the Indo-pacific Region and Study on Competitive Strategies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772f9eac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d) through (g) as subsections (e) through (h), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y772f9ead-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7730890e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Resourcing United States Defense Requirements for the Indo-pacific Region and Study on Competitive Strategies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730890f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77308910-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At the same time as the submission of the budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>) for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the independent assessment of the Commander with <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1979">135 STAT. 1979</page> respect to the activities and resources required, for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of submission of the report and the four following fiscal years, to achieve the following objectives:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77308911-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>The implementation of the National Defense Strategy with respect to the Indo-Pacific region.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77308912-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The maintenance or restoration of the comparative military advantage of the United States with respect to the People’s Republic of China.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7730af23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The reduction of the risk of executing contingency plans of the Department of Defense.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730af24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7730af25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>With respect to the achievement of the objectives described in subparagraph (A), a description of the intended force structure and posture of assigned and allocated forces in each of the following:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7730af26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>West of the International Date Line.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7730af27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>In States outside the contiguous United States east of the International Date Line.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7730af28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>In the contiguous United States.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7730af29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7730af2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of capabilities requirements to achieve such objectives.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7730af2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7730af2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of logistics requirements, including personnel, equipment, supplies, storage, and maintenance needs to achieve such objectives.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7730af2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>An identification of required infrastructure and military construction investments to achieve such objectives.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7730af2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7730af2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of security cooperation activities or resources required to achieve such objectives.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7730af30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi)</num><subclause class="inline" id="y7730af31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7730af32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A plan to fully resource United States force posture and capabilities, including—</chapeau><item class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y7730af33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7730af34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>a detailed assessment of the resources necessary to address the elements described in clauses (i) through (v), including specific cost estimates for recommended investments or projects—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>to modernize and strengthen the presence of the United States Armed Forces, including those with advanced capabilities;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>to improve logistics and maintenance capabilities and the pre-positioning of equipment, munitions, fuel, and materiel;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="CC">“(CC) </num><content>to carry out a program of exercises, training, experimentation, and innovation for the joint force;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="DD">“(DD) </num><content>to improve infrastructure to enhance the responsiveness and resiliency of the United States Armed Forces;</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="EE">“(EE) </num><content>to build the defense and security capabilities, capacity, and cooperation of allies and partners; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1980">135 STAT. 1980</page></content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="FF">“(FF) </num><content>to improve capabilities available to the United States Indo-Pacific Command;</content></subitem> </item> <item class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y7730af3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>a detailed timeline to achieve the intended force structure and posture described in clause (i).</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7730af3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>The specific cost estimates required by subclause (I)(aa) shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include the following:</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y7730af3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><chapeau>With respect to procurement accounts—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, line item, and line item title; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>a description of the requirements for each such amount.</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y7730af40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><chapeau>With respect to research, development, test, and evaluation accounts—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, program element, and program element title; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>a description of the requirements for each such amount.</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y7730af43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">“(cc) </num><chapeau>With respect to operation and maintenance accounts—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>amounts displayed by account title, budget activity title, line number, and subactivity group title; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>a description of the specific manner in which each such amount would be used.</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y7730af46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="dd">“(dd) </num><chapeau>With respect to military personnel accounts—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">“(AA) </num><content>amounts displayed by account, budget activity, budget subactivity, and budget subactivity title; and</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="y7730af48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>a description of the requirements for each such amount.</content></subitem> </item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y7730af49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ee">“(ee) </num><content>With respect to each project under military construction accounts (including unspecified minor military construction and amounts for planning and design), the country, location, project title, and project amount for each fiscal year.</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y7730af4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ff">“(ff) </num><content>With respect to any expenditure or proposed appropriation not described in items (aa) through (ee), a level of detail equivalent to or greater than the level of detail provided in the future-years defense program submitted pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221/a">section 221(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730af4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under subparagraph (A) may be submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified summary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730af4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7730af4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1 each year, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command shall make the report available to the Secretary <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1981">135 STAT. 1981</page> of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the chiefs of staff of each military service.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730af4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings required</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730af4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7730af50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days after the submission of the budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>) for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the Secretary of Defense (acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation) and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall provide to the congressional defense committees a joint briefing, and any written comments the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff consider necessary, with respect to their assessments of the report submitted under paragraph (1), including their assessments of the feasibility and advisability of the plan required by subparagraph (B)(vi) of that paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730af51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7730af52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the submission of the budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>) for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the Secretary of the Air Force, the Secretary of the Army, and the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a joint briefing, and documents as appropriate, with respect to their assessments of the report submitted under paragraph (1), including their assessments of the feasibility and advisability of the plan required by subparagraph (B)(vi) of that paragraph.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730af53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (e), as redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7730fd74-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At the same time as the submission of the budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>) for each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the Secretary, in consultation with the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on future year activities and resources for the Initiative that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730fd75-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>A description of the activities and resources for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of submission of the report and the plan for not fewer than the four following fiscal years, organized—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730fd76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>functionally, by the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730fd77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>geographically by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7730fd78-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>areas west of the International Date Line;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7730fd79-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>States outside the contiguous United States east of the International Date Line; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7730fd7a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>States in the contiguous United States.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730fd7b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A summary of progress made toward achieving the purposes of the Initiative.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1982">135 STAT. 1982</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730fd7c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>A summary of the activity, resource, capability, infrastructure, and logistics requirements necessary to achieve measurable progress in reducing risk to the joint force’s ability to achieve objectives in the region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7730fd7d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>A detailed timeline to achieve the requirements identified under paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7731248e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>A detailed explanation of any significant modifications to such requirements, as compared to plans previously submitted under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7731248f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Any other matter, as determined by the Secretary.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77312490-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1242/b/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (g), as redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (e)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (f)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e69586" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1243" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1243">SEC. 1243. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY AND SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7731c0d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1202 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="indentUp2 firstIndent-2" id="y77332062-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1202">“SEC. 1202. </num><heading class="bold">ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY AND SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.</heading><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77332063-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 31 of each year through January 31, 2027, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies as appropriate, shall submit to the specified congressional committees a report on military and security developments involving the People’s Republic of China.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77332064-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under this section shall include analyses and forecasts, through the next 20 years, of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77332065-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The goals, factors, and trends shaping Chinese security strategy and military strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77332066-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The role of the People’s Liberation Army in the strategy, governance systems, and foreign and economic policies of the People’s Republic of China, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77332067-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Developments in the defense policy and military strategy of the People’s Republic of China, and the role and mission of the People’s Liberation Army.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77332068-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The role of the People’s Liberation Army in the Chinese Communist Party, including the structure and leadership of the Central Military Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77332069-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The internal security role and affiliation of the People’s Liberation Army with the People’s Armed Police and other law enforcement, intelligence, and paramilitary entities of the People’s Republic of China, including any activities supporting or implementing mass surveillance, mass detentions, forced labor, or gross violations of human rights.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733206a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The role of the People’s Liberation Army in, and its support of, the overall foreign policy of the People’s Republic of China, as expressed through military diplomacy and other external actions, activities, and operations, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733206b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>Chinese military-to-military relationships with other countries, including—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1983">135 STAT. 1983</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7733206c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Chinese military attache presence, activities, exercises, and agreements with the militaries of other countries; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7733206d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>military education programs conducted—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7733206e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>in the People’s Republic of China for militaries of other countries; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7733206f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>in other countries for personnel of the People’s Liberation Army.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77332070-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>Any significant sale or transfer of military hardware, expertise, and technology to or from the People’s Republic of China, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77332071-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a forecast of possible future sales and transfers;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77334782-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the implications of such sales and transfers for the security of the United States and its partners and allies; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77334783-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>any significant assistance to and from any selling state with military-related research and development programs in the People’s Republic of China.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77334784-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation, and between the People’s Republic of China and Iran, with respect to security and military matters.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77334785-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Developments in the military doctrine, operational concepts, joint command and organizational structures, and significant military operations and deployments of the People’s Liberation Army.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77334786-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>Developments and future course of the services, theater-level commands, and paramilitary organizations of the People’s Liberation Army, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77334787-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the specific roles and missions, organization, capabilities, force structure, readiness, and modernization efforts of such services, theater-level commands, and paramilitary organizations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77334788-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A summary of the order of battle of the People’s Liberation Army, including ballistic and cruise missile inventories; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77334789-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>developments relating to the Chinese Coast Guard, including its interactions with the Armed Forces of the United States, and the implications for its use as a coercive tool in maritime disputes.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733478a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>Developments in the People’s Liberation Army as a global actor, such as overseas military basing, military logistics capabilities, and infrastructure to project power, and the overseas command and control structure of the People’s Liberation Army, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733478b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Chinese overseas investments or projects likely, or with significant potential, to be converted into military or intelligence assets of the People’s Republic of China; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733478c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>efforts by the People’s Republic of China to use the People’s Liberation Army to expand its presence and influence overseas and the implications of such efforts on United States’ national defense and security interests in—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7733478d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Latin America and the Caribbean;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7733478e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Africa; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1984">135 STAT. 1984</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7733478f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the Indo-Pacific region, including the Pacific Islands.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77334790-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><chapeau>The strategy, policy, development, and modernization of key military capabilities of the People’s Republic of China across the People’s Liberation Army, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77334791-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The cyberwarfare and electronic warfare capabilities (including details on the number of malicious cyber incidents originating from the People’s Republic of China against Department of Defense infrastructure) and associated activities originating or suspected to have originated from the People’s Republic of China.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77334792-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The space and counter-space programs and capabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77334793-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>The nuclear program and capabilities, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77334794-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>its nuclear strategy and associated doctrines;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77334795-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the size and state of its stockpile and projections of its future arsenals;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77334796-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>its civil and military production capacities; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77334797-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the modernization and force structure of its strategic forces.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77334798-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The anti-access and area denial capabilities .</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77334799-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>The command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance modernization program and capabilities and the applications for such program and capabilities for precision-guided weapons.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733479a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><chapeau>Trends and developments in the budget, resources, strategies, and policies of the People’s Liberation Army with respect to science and technology, defense industry reform, and the use of espionage and technology transfers by the People’s Republic of China, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733479b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the relationship between Chinese overseas investment (including the Belt and Road Initiative, the Digital Silk Road, and any state- owned or state-controlled digital or physical infrastructure projects of the People’s Republic of China) and Chinese security and military strategy objectives, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7733479c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>any Chinese investment or project, located in any other country, that is linked to military or intelligence cooperation with such country, such as cooperation on satellite navigation or arms production; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7733479d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the implications for United States military or governmental interests related to denial of access, compromised intelligence activities, and network advantages of Chinese investments or projects in other countries, including in port or port-related infrastructure; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733479e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>efforts (including by espionage and technology transfers through investment, industrial espionage, cyber theft, academia, forced technological transfers, and other means) to develop, acquire, or gain access to information, communication, space, and other advanced technologies that would enhance defense capabilities or otherwise undermine the capability of the Department of Defense to conduct information assurance, including an assessment of the damage inflicted on the Department of Defense by such efforts.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1985">135 STAT. 1985</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733479f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><chapeau>The strategy of the People’s Republic of China regarding Taiwan and the security situation in the Taiwan Strait, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the posture of the forces of the People’s Liberation Army facing Taiwan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any challenges during the preceding year to the deterrent forces of the Republic of China on Taiwan, consistent with the commitments made by the United States in the Taiwan Relations Act (<ref href="/us/pl/96/8">Public Law 96–8</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3301/etseq">22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><chapeau>The maritime strategy and military and nonmilitary activities in the South China Sea and East China Sea of the People’s Republic of China, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the role and activities of the People’s Liberation Army and maritime law enforcement, the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia or other subset national militias, and paramilitary entities of the People’s Republic of China; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any such activities in the South China Sea or East China Sea affecting United States military activities or the military activities of a United States ally or partner.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">“(12) </num><chapeau>The current state of United States military-to-military contacts with the People’s Liberation Army, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A comprehensive and coordinated strategy for such military-to-military contacts and any necessary update to the strategy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A summary of all such military-to-military contacts during the preceding fiscal year including a summary of topics discussed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A description of such military-to-military contacts scheduled for the 1-year period following the period covered by the report and the plan for future contacts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773347aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary’s assessment of the benefits the Chinese expect to gain from such military-to-military contacts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773347ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary’s assessment of the benefits the Department of Defense expects to gain from such military-to-military contacts, and any concerns regarding such contacts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773347ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary’s assessment of how such military-to-military contacts fit into the larger security relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773347b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary’s certification whether or not any military-to-military exchange or contact was conducted during the period covered by the report in violation of section 1201(a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">“(13) </num><chapeau>Any influence operations or campaigns by the People’s Republic of China targeting military alliances and partnerships of which the United States is a member, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>United States military alliances and partnerships targeted or that may be targeted;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the objectives of such operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the tactics, techniques, and procedures used; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the impact of such operations on military alliances and partnerships of which the United States is a member.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1986">135 STAT. 1986</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">“(14) </num><content>Any other significant military or security development involving the People’s Republic of China the Secretary considers relevant to United States national security.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773347b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773347b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specified Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>specified congressional committees</term>’ means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773347ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e69998" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1244" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1244">SEC. 1244. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR BIEN HOA DIOXIN CLEANUP.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1253(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2022</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e70018" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1245" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1245">SEC. 1245. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77336ecb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITH VIETNAM TO ACCOUNT FOR VIETNAMESE PERSONNEL MISSING IN ACTION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7733bcec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, may carry out a cooperative program with the Ministry of Defense of Vietnam and other entities of the Government of Vietnam to assist in accounting for Vietnamese personnel missing in action.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7733bced-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of the cooperative program under subsection (a) is to carry out the following activities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733bcee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Collection, digitization, and sharing of archival information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733bcef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Building the capacity of Vietnam to conduct archival research, investigations, and excavations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733bcf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Improving DNA analysis capacity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733bcf1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Increasing veteran-to-veteran exchanges.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7733bcf2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Other support activities the Secretary of Defense considers necessary and appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7733bcf3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided by subsection (a) shall terminate on October 1, 2026.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e70081" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1246">SEC. 1246. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7733bcf4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3301">22 USC 3301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON TAIWAN DEFENSE RELATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77343225-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77343226-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Taiwan Relations Act (<ref href="/us/pl/96/8">Public Law 96–8</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3301/etseq">22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.</ref>) and the Six Assurances provided by the United States to Taiwan in July 1982 are the foundation for United States-Taiwan relations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77345937-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>as set forth in the Taiwan Relations Act, the United States decision to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China rests upon the expectation that the future of Taiwan will be determined by peaceful means, and that any effort to determine the future of Taiwan by other than peaceful means, including boycotts and embargoes, is of grave concern to the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77345938-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the increasingly coercive and aggressive behavior of the People’s Republic of China towards Taiwan is contrary to the expectation of a peaceful resolution of the future of Taiwan;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1987">135 STAT. 1987</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77345939-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>as set forth in the Taiwan Relations Act, the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan and the policy of the United States to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and defense services in such quantities as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability should be maintained; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7734593a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>the United States should continue to support the development of capable, ready, and modern defense forces necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability, including by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7734593b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>supporting acquisition by Taiwan of defense articles and services through foreign military sales, direct commercial sales, and industrial cooperation, with an emphasis on capabilities that support the asymmetric defense strategy of Taiwan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7734593c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensuring timely review of and response to requests by Taiwan for defense articles and services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7734593d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>conducting practical training and military exercises with Taiwan, including, as appropriate, inviting Taiwan to participate in the Rim of the Pacific exercise conducted in 2022, that enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability, as described in the Taiwan Relations Act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7734593e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>deepening interoperability with Taiwan in defensive capabilities, including maritime and air domain awareness and integrated air and missile defense systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7734593f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/5/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>encouraging exchanges between defense officials and officers of the United States and Taiwan at the strategic, policy, and functional levels, consistent with the Taiwan Travel Act (<ref href="/us/pl/115/135">Public Law 115-135</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/341">132 Stat. 341</ref>), especially for the purposes of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77345940-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/5/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>enhancing cooperation on defense planning;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77345941-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/5/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>improving the interoperability of the military forces of the United States and Taiwan; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77345942-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/5/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>improving the reserve force of Taiwan;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77345943-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/5/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>identifying improvements in Taiwan’s ability to use asymmetric military capabilities to enhance its defensive capabilities, as described in the Taiwan Relations Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77345944-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/5/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>expanding cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e70187" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1247" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1247">SEC. 1247. </num><heading>STATEMENT OF POLICY ON TAIWAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77348055-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Statement of Policy</inline>.—</heading><content>Consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3301">22 U.S.C. 3301</ref> et. seq.), it shall be the policy of the United States to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist a fait accompli that would jeopardize the security of the people on Taiwan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77348056-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>fait accompli</term>” refers to the resort to force by the People’s Republic of China to invade and seize control of Taiwan before the United States can respond effectively.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1988">135 STAT. 1988</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e70217" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1248">SEC. 1248. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON TAIWAN ASYMMETRIC CAPABILITIES AND INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77356ab7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall each year through fiscal year 2027, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (<ref href="/us/pl/96/8">Public Law 96-8</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3302/c">22 U.S.C. 3302(c)</ref>), perform an annual assessment of matters related to Taiwan, including intelligence matters, Taiwan’s asymmetric defensive capabilities, and how defensive shortcomings or vulnerabilities of Taiwan could be mitigated through cooperation, modernization, or integration. At a minimum, the assessment shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356ab8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77356ab9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An intelligence assessment regarding—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356aba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>conventional military threats to Taiwan from China, including exercises intended to intimidate or coerce Taiwan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356abb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>irregular warfare activities, including influence operations, conducted by China to interfere in or undermine the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356abc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The current defensive asymmetric capabilities of Taiwan and the ability of Taiwan to defend itself from external conventional and irregular military threats.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356abd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The interoperability of current and future defensive asymmetric capabilities of Taiwan with the military capabilities of the United States and its allies and partners.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356abe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The plans, tactics, techniques, and procedures underpinning the defensive asymmetric capabilities of Taiwan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356abf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of additional personnel, resources, and authorities in Taiwan or in the United States that may be required to meet any shortcomings in the development of Taiwan’s defensive capabilities identified pursuant to this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356ac0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The applicability of Department of Defense authorities for improving the defensive asymmetric capabilities of Taiwan in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356ac1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The feasibility and advisability of assisting Taiwan in the domestic production of defensive asymmetric capabilities, including through the transfer of intellectual property, co-development, or co-production arrangements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356ac2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>An assessment of ways in which the United States could enhance cooperation with on intelligence matters with Taiwan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356ac3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>A description of any non-Department of Defense efforts by the United States Government to build the capacity of Taiwan to disrupt external efforts that degrade its free and democratic society.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356ac4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>A description of any significant efforts by the Defense Intelligence Enterprise and other elements of the intelligence community to coordinate technical and material support for Taiwan to identify, disrupt, and combat influence operations referred to in this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356ac5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77356ac6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall develop a plan for assisting Taiwan in improving its defensive asymmetric capabilities and addressing vulnerabilities identified pursuant to subsection (a) that includes—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1989">135 STAT. 1989</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356ac7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77356ac8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77356ac9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations for new Department of Defense authorities, or modifications to existing Department authorities, necessary to improve the defensive asymmetric capabilities of Taiwan in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act (<ref href="/us/pl/96/8">Public Law 96-8</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3301/etseq">22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356aca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an identification of opportunities for key leader and subject matter expert engagement between Department personnel and military and civilian counterparts in Taiwan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356acb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an identification of challenges and opportunities for leveraging non-Department authorities, resources, and capabilities to improve the defensive asymmetric capabilities of Taiwan in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77356acc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually through fiscal year 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356acd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77356ace-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>a report on the results of the assessment required by subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356acf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the plan required by subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77356ad0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77356ad1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77356ad2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773591e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773591e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773591e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>defensive asymmetric capabilities</term>” means the capabilities necessary to defend Taiwan against conventional external threats, including coastal defense missiles, naval mines, anti-aircraft capabilities, cyber defenses, and special operations forces.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e70407" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1249" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1249">SEC. 1249. </num><heading>FEASIBILITY BRIEFING ON COOPERATION BETWEEN THE NATIONAL GUARD AND TAIWAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7735e006-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7735e007-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 15, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the feasibility and advisability of enhanced cooperation between the National Guard and Taiwan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7735e008-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The briefing required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7735e009-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of the cooperation between the National Guard and Taiwan during the preceding calendar year, including mutual visits, exercises, training, and equipment opportunities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7735e00a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7735e00b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An evaluation of the feasibility of enhancing cooperation between the National Guard and Taiwan on a range of activities, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7735e00c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>disaster and emergency response;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7735e00d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>cyber defense and communications security;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7735e00e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>military medical cooperation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7735e00f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Mandarin-language education and cultural exchange; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1990">135 STAT. 1990</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7735e010-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>programs for National Guard advisors to assist in training the reserve components of the military forces of Taiwan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7735e011-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7735e012-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7735e013-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations to enhance such cooperation and improve interoperability, including through familiarization visits, cooperative training and exercises, and co-deployments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7735e014-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e70490" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1250">SEC. 1250. </num><heading>FEASIBILITY REPORT ON ESTABLISHING MILITARY-TO-MILITARY CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77367c55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77367c56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the feasibility and advisability of establishing military-to-military communications with a covered strategic competitor.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77367c57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77367c58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>An articulation of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77367c59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the importance of military-to-military communications with a covered strategic competitor; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77367c5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the utility of such communications to enable clear transmission of messages from the government of the United States, avoid misunderstandings, and reduce the possibility of miscalculation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77367c5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of the current process and capabilities relating to communications with a covered strategic competitor, including the means, levels of seniority, and timelines for such communications.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77367c5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An identification of opportunities for improving military-to-military crisis communications with a covered strategic competitor, including the preferred means, levels of seniority, and timelines for such communications.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77367c5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of challenges to establishing more military-to-military communications with a covered strategic competitor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77367c5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77367c5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77367c60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered strategic competitor</term>” means a near-peer country identified by the Secretary of Defense and National Defense Strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77367c61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77367c62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77367c63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e70582" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1251">SEC. 1251. </num><heading>COMPARATIVE ANALYSES AND REPORTS ON EFFORTS BY THE UNITED STATES AND THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO ADVANCE CRITICAL MODERNIZATION TECHNOLOGY WITH RESPECT TO MILITARY APPLICATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77380304-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comparative Analyses</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380305-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of procedures</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1991">135 STAT. 1991</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380306-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77380307-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Net Assessment, shall develop procedures by which comparative analyses, including the assessments under paragraph (2), shall be conducted.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380308-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The procedures developed under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77380309-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>shall include processes—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7738030a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/1/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by which senior officials of the Department of Defense may request that such comparative analyses be conducted with respect to a specific technology, sector, or system of interest;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7738030b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/1/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by which teams of technical, industrial, policy, intelligence, and operational experts consisting of personnel of the Department and private sector organizations may be established for the purpose of conducting such comparative analyses;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7738030c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/1/B/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>to ensure adequate funding to support the conduct of such comparative analyses; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7738030d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/1/B/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>by which classified and unclassified information, including necessary data, records, and technical information, may be shared with Department personnel for the purpose of carrying out such comparative analyses; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7738030e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>may include the development of quantitative and qualitative metrics for use in, and new intelligence collection requirements to support, such comparative analyses.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7738030f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comparative analysis assessments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380310-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Net Assessment, shall conduct a comparative analysis assessment of the efforts of the United States Government and the Government of the People’s Republic of China to develop and deploy critical modernization technology with respect to military applications in each of the following areas of critical modernization technology:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77380311-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Directed energy systems.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77380312-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Hypersonics.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77380313-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Emerging biotechnologies.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77380314-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Quantum science.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77380315-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Cyberspace capabilities.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380316-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each comparative analysis assessment under subparagraph (A) shall include an evaluation of each of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77380317-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>With respect to the applicable area of critical modernization technology described in subparagraph (A), research and development activities carried out in the United States and the People’s Republic of China by governmental entities and nongovernmental entities.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77380318-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>The ability of research programs carried out by the United States Government and the Government of the People’s Republic of China to achieve the goals of—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/135/1992">135 STAT. 1992</page> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77380319-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>transitioning emerging technologies into acquisition efforts and operational use; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7738031a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>incorporating emerging technologies into military applications.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7738031b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Operational effectiveness and suitability of current or planned defense systems of the United States and the People’s Republic of China, including relevant operational concepts relating to the application and operationalization of critical modernization technologies.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7738031c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/a/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The ability of defense systems of the United States and the People’s Republic of China to counter relevant threat capabilities.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7738031d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7738031e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 15, 2022, the Under Secretary shall submit a report and provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on efforts to develop the procedures required by subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7738031f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent reports</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380320-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77380321-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Directed energy systems and hypersonics</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2023, the Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the comparative analysis assessments conducted under clauses (i) and (ii) of subsection (a)(2)(A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380322-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77380323-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Emerging biotechnologies, quantum science, and cyberspace capabilities</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2024, the Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the comparative analysis assessments conducted under clauses (iii), (iv), and (v) of subsection (a)(2)(A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380324-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77380325-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The reports required by subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall include the following for each such comparative analysis assessment:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77380326-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The results of the evaluation of each element described in subsection (a)(2)(B).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77380327-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77380328-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of significant research and development programs and activities outside the United States or the People’s Republic of China designed to advance the applicable area of critical modernization technology described in subsection (a)(2)(A), and a discussion of such programs and activities.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77380329-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>With respect to each such area of critical modernization technology, an identification of any area in which the degree of uncertainty due to an insufficient knowledge base is such that an analysis of whether the United States or the People’s Republic of China has an advantage would be inconclusive.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7738032a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7738032b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A description of the limitations, constraints, and challenges encountered in carrying out the comparative analysis assessment.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7738032c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b/2/C/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7738032d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A description of any other research and development efforts or elements the Under Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of the comparative analysis assessment.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1993">135 STAT. 1993</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7738032e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b/2/C/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7738032f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77380330-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77380331-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations with respect to additional activities by the Department necessary to address the findings of the comparative analysis assessment.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380332-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The reports required by subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77380333-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement With a Federally Funded Research and Development Corporation Authorized</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380334-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary may enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development corporation under which such corporation may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380335-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77380336-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>carry out any part of a comparative analysis assessment required by subsection (a); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380337-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>prepare the reports required by subsection (b)(2).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380338-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Under Secretary enters into an agreement under paragraph (1), the Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77380339-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>identifies the federally funded research and development corporation concerned; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7738033a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1251/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>describes the scope of work under the agreement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e70911" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1252" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1252">SEC. 1252. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEFENSE ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77389e7b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should recommit to and 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 China, including by—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77389e7c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1252/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>enhancing cooperation with Japan, consistent with the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States of America and Japan, including by developing advanced military capabilities, fostering interoperability across all domains, and improving sharing of information and intelligence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77389e7d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1252/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>reinforcing the United States alliance with the Republic of Korea and maintaining the presence of approximately 28,500 members of the United States Armed Forces deployed to the country, consistent with the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United States and the Republic of Korea, in support of the shared objective of a peaceful and stable Korean Peninsula;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77389e7e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1252/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Australia, consistent with the Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty, to advance shared security objectives and build the capabilities of emerging partners;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77389e7f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1252/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>advancing United States alliances with the Philippines and Thailand and United States partnerships with other partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to enhance maritime domain awareness, promote sovereignty and territorial integrity, and collaborate on vetting Chinese investments in strategic technology sectors and critical infrastructure;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77389e80-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1252/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>broadening the engagement of the United States with India, including through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77389e81-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1252/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to advance the shared objective of a free and open Indo-Pacific region through bilateral and multilateral engagements and participation in military exercises, expanded defense trade, and collaboration on humanitarian aid and disaster response; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1994">135 STAT. 1994</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77389e82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1252/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to enable greater cooperation on maritime security and the threat of global pandemics, including COVID–19;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77389e83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1252/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>strengthening the United States partnership with Taiwan, consistent with the Three Communiques, the Taiwan Relations Act (<ref href="/us/pl/96/8">Public Law 96-8</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3301/etseq">22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.</ref>), and the Six Assurances, with the goal of improving Taiwan’s asymmetric defensive capabilities and promoting peaceful cross- strait relations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77389e84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1252/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>reinforcing the status of the Republic of Singapore as a Major Security Cooperation Partner of the United States and continuing to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the military forces of the Republic of Singapore and the Armed Forces of the United States, including through participation in combined exercises and training, including the use of the Foreign Military Sales Training Center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas and a fighter training detachment in Guam;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77389e85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1252/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>engaging with the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau with the goal of strengthening regional security and addressing issues of mutual concern, including protecting fisheries from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77389e86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXII/stE/s1252/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>investing in enhanced military posture and capabilities in the United States Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility and strengthening cooperation in bilateral relationships, multilateral partnerships, and other international fora to uphold global security and shared principles, with the goal of ensuring the maintenance of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XIII">TITLE XIII—</num><heading>OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to Europe and NATO</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1301. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies and partners.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1302. </designator> <label>Report on Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1303. </designator> <label>Report on the state of United States military investment in Europe, including the European Deterrence Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>United States-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1311. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1312. </designator> <label>Funding for the European Recapitalization Incentive Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1313. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on loan program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1314. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on transfer of F–35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Greece.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1315. </designator> <label>IMET cooperation with Greece.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1316. </designator> <label>Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the United States 3+1 Interparliamentary Group.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1317. </designator> <label>Appropriate congressional committees.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Security Cooperation and Assistance</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1321. </designator> <label>Clarification of requirements for contributions by participants in the American, British, Canadian, and Australian Armies’ Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1322. </designator> <label>Foreign Area Officer assessment and review.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1323. </designator> <label>Study on certain security cooperation programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1324. </designator> <label>Notification relating to overseas humanitarian, disaster, and civic aid funds obligated in support of operation allies welcome.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/1995">135 STAT. 1995</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1331. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1332. </designator> <label>Secretary of Defense Strategic Competition Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1333. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of Department of Defense support for stabilization activities in national security interest of the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1334. </designator> <label>Pilot program to support the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security act of 2017.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1335. </designator> <label>Annual report on Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty sensors.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1336. </designator> <label>Security assistance in Northern Triangle countries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1337. </designator> <label>Report on human rights in Colombia.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1338. </designator> <label>Report on efforts by the People’s Republic of China to expand its presence and influence in Latin America and the Caribbean.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1339. </designator> <label>Extension of prohibition on in-flight refueling to non-United States aircraft that engage in hostilities in the ongoing civil war in Yemen.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1340. </designator> <label>Statement of policy and report on Yemen.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1341. </designator> <label>Limitation on support to military forces of the Kingdom of Morocco for multilateral exercises.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d39579e71140" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Matters Relating to Europe and NATO</heading> <section id="d39579e71145" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1301">SEC. 1301. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION ALLIES AND PARTNERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7739aff7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739aff8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) remains the strongest and most successful military alliance in the world, founded on a commitment by its members to uphold the principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law, and its contributions to the collective defense are indispensable to the security, prosperity, and freedom of its members.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739aff9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The success of NATO is critical to achieving United States national security objectives in Europe and around the world, including deterring Russian aggression, upholding territorial integrity and sovereignty in Europe, addressing strategic competition and mitigating shared security concerns, countering malign efforts to undermine the rules-based international order and disrupt shared values, and fostering international cooperation against collective challenges.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739affa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The United States reaffirms its ironclad commitment to NATO as the foundation of transatlantic security and to uphold its obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty, including Article 5 of the Treaty, and remains steadfastly committed to upholding and strengthening its defense alliances and partnerships in the European theater.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739affb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The commitment of NATO allies in response to the invocation of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty following attacks on the United States homeland on September 11, 2001, and during years of counterterrorism, humanitarian, and stabilization operations in Afghanistan has been invaluable, and the sacrifices of NATO allies deserve the highest order of respect and gratitude.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739affc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The national security challenges posed by the Russian Government against NATO allies and partners are of grave concern to the United States and a top NATO defense priority. Since the invasion of Ukraine in 2014, the Russian Government has not improved its behavior and has, in many aspects, become increasingly belligerent. Aggression against NATO allies and <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1996">135 STAT. 1996</page> United States partners is unacceptable, and Russia’s willingness to engage in far-reaching, risky actions contrary to the international order poses major risks to United States national security interests that must be met with sustained engagement, investment in credible deterrence, and vigilance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739affd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The United States should continue to deepen cooperation on defense issues with non-NATO European partners, bilaterally and as part of the NATO alliance, encourage security sector cooperation between NATO and non-NATO defense partners that complements and strengthens shared security goals, interoperability, and allies’ commitment to Article 3 of the North Atlantic Treaty, build on recent progress in NATO allies achieving defense spending goals agreed to at the 2014 Wales Summit and reaffirmed at the 2016 Warsaw Summit and the 2021 Brussels Summit, and build consensus to plan, organize, and invest in the full range of defense capabilities necessary to deter and defend against potential adversaries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739affe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The United States should continue to enhance United States and allied force posture in Europe in order to establish and sustain a credible deterrent against Russian aggression and long-term strategic competition by the Russian Government, including continued robust support for the European Deterrence Initiative and other investments, ongoing use of rotational deployments and robust exercises in the European theater, improved forward-stationing of forces to enhance deterrence and reduce cost, additional planning and efforts to mitigate contested logistics challenges, implementation of key initiatives to enhance readiness, military mobility, and national resilience, and effective investments in multi-service, cyber, information, and air defense efforts to counter modern military challenges.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739afff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Following the end of the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, it is essential that the United States consider ways to continue the benefits of combined interaction alongside NATO allies and United States partners to continue strengthening interoperability and cooperation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739b000-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>The Black Sea is a strategically significant region to United States interests and to the security of United States allies and partners, especially in light of Russia’s actions in the region and illegal occupation of territory. The United States should continue security cooperation efforts, exercises, and training with regional allies and partners, regional posture enhancements, and support for those allies’ and partners’ pursuit of their own defenses, as well as joint efforts that enhance interoperability and information sharing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739d711-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Enhancing security and stability in the Western Balkans is a goal that the United States shares with European allies and partners. The United States should continue its efforts to build interoperability and support institutional reforms of the militaries of the Western Balkan nations, including both NATO allies and partners. The United States should also support those nations’ efforts to resist disinformation campaigns, predatory investments, efforts to promote instability, and other means by which Russia and China may seek to influence this region of Europe.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739d712-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are model allies and play a critical role in strategic efforts to ensure continued <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1997">135 STAT. 1997</page> deterrence against aggression by Russia and maintain the collective security of the NATO alliance. The security of the Baltic region is crucial to the security of the NATO alliance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739d713-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><chapeau>The United States should continue to pursue efforts consistent with the comprehensive, multilateral Baltic Defense Assessment of the military requirements of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania issued in December 2020. Robust support to accomplish United States strategic objectives, including by providing assistance to the Baltic countries through security cooperation referred to as the Baltic Security Initiative pursuant to sections 332 and 333 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, should be prioritized in the years to come. Specifically, the continuation of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739d714-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/12/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>efforts to enhance interoperability among Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and in support of NATO efforts;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739d715-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/12/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>infrastructure and other host-country support improvements that will enhance United States and allied military mobility across the region;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739d716-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/12/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>efforts to improve resilience to hybrid threats and cyber defenses in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7739d717-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1301/12/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>support for planning and budgeting efforts of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania that are regionally synchronized.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e71246" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1302">SEC. 1302. </num><heading>REPORT ON ARMENIA-AZERBAIJAN CONFLICT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773a4c48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies as appropriate, shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a report on the 2020 conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773a4c49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773a4c4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773a4c4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the use of United States weapon systems or controlled technology that were employed in the 2020 conflict, including a list of the origins of such items, if known.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773a4c4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of the involvement of foreign actors in the conflict, including a description of the military activities, influence operations, foreign military sales, and diplomatic engagement by foreign countries before, during, and after the conflict, and efforts by parties to the conflict or foreign actors to recruit or employ foreign fighters or private military organizations during the conflict. Such description may include a classified annex, if necessary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773a4c4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Any violations of the November 9, 2020, agreement, including the continued detention of prisoners of war or captured civilians.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773a4c4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773a4c4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relevant Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>relevant congressional committees</term>” means the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations and Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773a4c50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773a4c51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the parties to the conflict must adhere to their obligations under the November 9, 2020, agreement and international <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1998">135 STAT. 1998</page> law, including to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773a4c52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the parties to the conflict must refrain from the use of force and threats to use force in pursuit of diplomatic resolutions to any outstanding disputes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773a4c53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1302/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the United States should engage with parties to the conflict, including redoubling engagement with the Minsk Group, to make clear the importance of adhering to these obligations and advance diplomatic progress.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e71329" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1303">SEC. 1303. </num><heading>REPORT ON THE STATE OF UNITED STATES MILITARY INVESTMENT IN EUROPE, INCLUDING THE EUROPEAN DETERRENCE INITIATIVE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x773ae894-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773ae895-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the current state of United States defense investment in Europe, with particular focus on United States military infrastructure requirements, including the European Deterrence Initiative. Such report shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773ae896-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of the progress made by the Department of Defense toward achieving the stated objectives of the European Deterrence Initiative (EDI) over its lifetime, and the extent to which EDI funding has aligned with such objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773ae897-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of the current state of the United States defense posture in Europe.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773ae898-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>An assessment of further investments required to improve United States military mobility in the United States European Command area of responsibility, including efforts to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0fa9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>address contested logistics; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0faa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>improve physical impediments and regulatory challenges to movement by air, rail, road, or waterway across such area of responsibility.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0fab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment of the current state of United States prepositioned stocks in Europe, including a description of both completed and underway projects, timelines for completion of underway projects, and estimated sustainment costs upon completion of such projects.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0fac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An assessment of the current state of United States munitions in Europe, including the adequacy to satisfy United States needs in a European contingency, and a description of any plans to adjust munitions stocks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0fad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the current state of United States antisubmarine warfare assets, organization, and resources in the United States European Command and Second Fleet areas of responsibility, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0fae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the sufficiency of such assets, organization, and resources to counter Russian submarine threats; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0faf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the sufficiency of United States sonobuoy stocks, antisubmarine warfare platforms, and undersea sensing equipment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0fb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>An assessment of the current state of the United States naval presence in the United States European Command area of responsibility and the ability of such presence to respond to future challenges in the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Arctic region, including a description of any future plans <page identifier="/us/stat/135/1999">135 STAT. 1999</page> regarding increased naval force structure forward stationed in Europe and associated timelines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0fb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>An assessment of the current state of United States Air Force operational planning and resourcing in the European theater, including the current state of prepositioned Air Force equipment, activities, and relevant infrastructure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0fb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>An assessment of the current state of United States defense information operations capabilities dedicated to the United States European Command area of responsibility, and any defense resources required or policies needed to strengthen such capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0fb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>An assessment of all purchases, investments, and expenditures made by any Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department and identified as part of the EDI, since its inception, that have been diverted for purposes or uses other than the objectives of the EDI, including a list of all purchases, investments, and expenditures that were requested to support the EDI since its inception that were not ultimately employed for the objectives of the EDI and the respective dollar values of such purchaes, investments, and expenditures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0fb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>An assessment of the current state of EDI military construction efforts in Europe.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0fb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>An assessment of United States European Command’s planned exercise schedule in coming years, the estimated resourcing requirements to fulfill such schedule, and what percentage of such resourcing is expected to come from EDI.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b0fb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stA/s1303/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>Any other information the Secretary determines relevant.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e71432" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>United States-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021</heading> <section id="d39579e71437" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1311" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1311">SEC. 1311. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x773b84e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b84e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1311/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Greece is a pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region and the United States should remain committed to supporting its security and prosperity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b84e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1311/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the 3+1 format of cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the United States has been a successful forum to cooperate on energy issues and should be expanded to include other areas of common concern to the members;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b84ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1311/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the United States should increase and deepen efforts to partner with and support the modernization of the Greek military;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b84eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1311/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>it is in the interests of the United States that Greece continue to transition its military equipment away from Russian-produced platforms and weapons systems through the European Recapitalization Incentive Program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b84ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1311/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the naval partnerships with Greece at Souda Bay and Alexandroupolis are mutually beneficial to the national security of the United States and Greece;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b84ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1311/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the United States should, as appropriate, support the sale of F–35 Joint Strike Fighters to Greece;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2000">135 STAT. 2000</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b84ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1311/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>the United States Government should continue to invest in International Military Education and Training programs in Greece;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b84ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1311/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>the United States Government should support joint maritime security cooperation exercises with Cyprus, Greece, and Israel;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b84f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1311/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>in accordance with its legal authorities and project selection criteria, the United States Development Finance Corporation should consider supporting private investment in strategic infrastructure projects in Greece, to include shipyards and ports that contribute to the security of the region and Greece’s prosperity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b84f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1311/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>the extension of the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement with Greece for a period of five years includes deepened partnerships at Greek military facilities throughout the country and is a welcome development; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773b84f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1311/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>the United States Government should establish the United States-Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center, as authorized by section 204 of the Eastern Mediterranean Energy and Security Partnership Act of 2019 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2373">22 U.S.C. 2373 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e71508" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1312" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1312">SEC. 1312. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773b84f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2373">22 USC 2373 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FUNDING FOR THE EUROPEAN RECAPITALIZATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773bac04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1312/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>To the maximum extent feasible, amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the European Recapitalization Incentive Program should be considered for Greece as appropriate to assist the country in meeting its defense needs and transitioning away from Russian-produced military equipment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773bac05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1312/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that provides a full accounting of all funds distributed under the European Recapitalization Incentive Program, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773bac06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1312/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identification of each recipient country;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773bac07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1312/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of how the funds were used; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773bac08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1312/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an accounting of remaining equipment in recipient countries that was provided by the then-Soviet Union or Russian Federation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e71551" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1313" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1313">SEC. 1313. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON LOAN PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that, as appropriate, the United States Government should provide direct loans to Greece for the procurement of defense articles, defense services, and design and construction services pursuant to the authority of section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2763">22 U.S.C. 2763</ref>) to support the further development of Greece’s military forces.</content></section> <section id="d39579e71561" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1314" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1314">SEC. 1314. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON TRANSFER OF F–35 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT TO GREECE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that the President has the authority to expedite delivery of any future F–35 aircraft to Greece once Greece is prepared to move forward with such a purchase on such terms and conditions as the President may require, pursuant to the certification requirements under section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2776">22 U.S.C. 2776</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2001">135 STAT. 2001</page></content></section> <section id="d39579e71574" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1315" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1315">SEC. 1315. </num><heading>IMET COOPERATION WITH GREECE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x773bfa29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773bfa2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote>For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,800,000 for International Military Education and Training assistance for Greece, which may be made available for the following purposes:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773bfa2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1315/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Training of future leaders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773bfa2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1315/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Fostering a better understanding of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773bfa2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1315/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Establishing a rapport between the United States Armed Forces and Greece’s military to build partnerships for the future.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773bfa2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1315/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Enhancement of interoperability and capabilities for joint operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773bfa2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1315/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Focusing on professional military education, civilian control of the military, and protection of human rights.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e71611" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1316" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1316">SEC. 1316. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773bfa30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s261">22 USC 261 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>CYPRUS, GREECE, ISRAEL, AND THE UNITED STATES 3+1 INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773c4851-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1316/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a group, to be known as the “Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the United States 3+1 Interparliamentary Group”, to serve as a legislative component to the 3+1 process launched in Jerusalem in March 2019.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773c4852-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1316/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><content>The Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the United States 3+1 Interparliamentary Group shall include a group of not more than 6 United States Senators, to be known as the “United States group”, who shall be appointed in equal numbers by the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate. The majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate shall also serve as ex officio members of the United States group.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773c4853-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1316/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than once each year, the United States group shall meet with members of the 3+1 group to discuss issues on the agenda of the 3+1 deliberations of the Governments of Greece, Israel, Cyprus, and the United States to include maritime security, defense cooperation, energy initiatives, and countering malign influence efforts by the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773c4854-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1316/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773c4855-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1316/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated $100,000 for each fiscal year to assist in meeting the expenses of the United States group.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773c4856-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1316/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this subsection are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773c4857-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1316/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the United States 3+1 Interparliamentary Group shall terminate 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e71684" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1317" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1317">SEC. 1317. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773c4858-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2373">22 USC 2373 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x773c6f69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  In this subtitle, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773c6f6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1317/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773c6f6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stB/s1317/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2002">135 STAT. 2002</page></content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e71710" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Security Cooperation and Assistance</heading> <section id="d39579e71715" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1321" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1321">SEC. 1321. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS BY PARTICIPANTS IN THE AMERICAN, BRITISH, CANADIAN, AND AUSTRALIAN ARMIES’ PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x773cbd8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1274 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350a">10 U.S.C. 2350a note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773cbd8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1321/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (c) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773d59ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contributions by Participants</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773d59cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An agreement under subsection (a) shall provide that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773d59d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the United States, as the host country for the Program, shall provide office facilities and related office equipment and supplies for the Program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773d59d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>each participating country shall contribute its equitable share of the remaining costs for the Program, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the agreed upon share of administrative costs related to the Program, except the costs for facilities and equipment and supplies described in subparagraph (A); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any amount allocated against the country for monetary claims as a result of participation in the Program, in accordance with the agreement.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773d59d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Equitable contributions</inline>.—</heading><content>The contributions, as allocated under paragraph (1) and set forth in an agreement under subsection (a), shall be considered equitable for purposes of this subsection and section 27(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2767/c">22 U.S.C. 2767(c)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773d59d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized contribution</inline>.—</heading><content>An agreement under subsection (a) shall provide that each participating country may provide its contribution in funds, in personal property, in services required for the Program, or any combination thereof.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773d59d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding for united states contribution</inline>.—</heading><content>Any monetary contribution by the United States to the Program that is provided in funds shall be made from funds available to the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773d59d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contributions and reimbursements from other participating countries</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773d59d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may accept from any other participating country a contribution or reimbursement of funds, personal property, or services made by the participating country in furtherance of the Program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773d59d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Credit to appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Any contribution or reimbursement of funds received by the United States from any other participating country to meet that country’s share of the costs of the Program shall be credited to the appropriations available to the appropriate military department, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773d59da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of personal property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any contribution or reimbursement of personal property received under this paragraph may be—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>retained and used by the Program in the form in which it was contributed;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2003">135 STAT. 2003</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>sold or otherwise disposed of in accordance with such terms, conditions, and procedures as the members of the Program consider appropriate, and any resulting proceeds shall be credited to appropriations of the appropriate military department, as described in subparagraph (B); or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>converted into a form usable by the Program.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773d59de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of credited funds</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts credited under subparagraph (B) or (C)(ii) shall be—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>merged with amounts in the appropriation concerned;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>subject to the same conditions and limitations as amounts in such appropriation; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>available for payment of Program expenses described in clause (ii).</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program expenses described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Program expenses described in this clause include—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>payments to contractors and other suppliers, including the Department of Defense and participating countries acting as suppliers, for necessary goods and services of the Program;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>payments for any damages or costs resulting from the performance or cancellation of any contract or other obligation in support of the Program;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>payments or reimbursements for other Program expenses; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y773d59e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>refunds to other participating countries.”</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773d59e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1321/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (g).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e71930" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1322">SEC. 1322. </num><heading>FOREIGN AREA OFFICER ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773e6b59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e6b5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Foreign Area Officers of the Army and their equivalent positions in the other Armed Forces (in this section referred to as “FAOs”) are trained to manage, grow, and enhance security cooperation relationships between the United States and foreign partners and to build the overall military capacity and capabilities of foreign partners.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e6b5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>At present, some senior defense official positions in United States embassies are filled by officers lacking the necessary skills, training, and experience to strengthen the relationships between the United States and its critical partners and allies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e6b5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>FAOs are trained to fill those positions, and deficiencies in the equitable use, assessment, promotion, diversity and inclusion of such officers, as well as limitations on career opportunities, undermine the ability of the Department of Defense to strengthen partnerships and alliances of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e6b5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A federally funded research and development center can provide a roadmap to correcting these deficiencies, strengthening the FAO branch, and placing qualified FAOs in positions of positive influence over United States partnerships and alliances.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773e926e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment and Review Required</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/2004">135 STAT. 2004</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e926f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773e9270-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773e9271-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773e9272-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an independent assessment and comprehensive review of the process by which Foreign Area Officers and their equivalent positions in the other Armed Forces (in this section referred to as “FAOs”) are recruited, selected, trained, assigned, organized, promoted, retained, and used in security cooperation offices, senior defense roles in U.S. embassies, and in other critical roles of engagement with allies and partners.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e9273-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773e9274-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773e9275-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment and review conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e9276-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Identification and assessment of the number and location of senior defense official billets, including their grade structure and availability to FAOs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e9277-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A review of the cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity of FAOs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e9278-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of the assignment process for FAOs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e9279-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A review and assessment of the promotion criteria, process, and possible pathways for career advancement for FAOs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e927a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>A review of the organization and categorization of FAOs by geographic region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e927b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>An assessment of the training program for FAOs and its effectiveness.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e927c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>An assessment of the available career paths for FAOs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e927d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>An assessment of the criteria used to determine staffing requirements for senior defense official positions and security cooperation roles for uniformed officers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e927e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>A review of the staffing of senior defense official and security cooperation roles and assessment to determine whether requirements are being met through the staffing process.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e927f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>An assessment of how the broader utilization of FAOs in key security cooperation and embassy defense leadership billets would improve the quality and professionalism of the security cooperation workforce under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s384">section 384 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e9280-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>A review of how many FAO opportunities are joint-qualifying and an assessment of whether increasing the number of joint-qualified opportunities for FAOs would increase recruitment, retention, and promotion.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e9281-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/b/2/L" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">(L) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary determines relevant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773e9282-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Results</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The federally funded research and development center conducting the assessment and review described in subsection (b) shall submit to the Secretary the results of such assessment and review, which shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e9283-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A summary of the research and activities undertaken to carry out the assessment required by subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e9284-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Considerations and recommendations, including legislative recommendations, to achieve the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e9285-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Improving the assessment, promotion, assignment selection, retention, and diversity of FAOs.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2005">135 STAT. 2005</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e9286-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Assigning additional FAOs to positions as senior defense officials.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773e9287-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e9288-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773e9289-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 31, 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e928a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an unaltered copy of the results submitted pursuant to subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e928b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the written responses of the Secretary and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to such results.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773e928c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1322/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The submission under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e72142" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1323">SEC. 1323. </num><heading>STUDY ON CERTAIN SECURITY COOPERATION PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773f2ecd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773f2ece-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center with the appropriate expertise and analytical capability to carry out the study described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773f2ecf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773f2ed0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study described in this subsection shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2ed1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>provide for a comprehensive assessment of strategic and operational lessons collected from the war in Afghanistan that can be applied to existing and future security cooperation programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2ed2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>identify metrics used in the war in Afghanistan to measure progress in partner capacity building and defense institution building and whether such metrics are sufficient for measuring progress in future security cooperation programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2ed3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>assess challenges related to strategic planning for capacity building, baseline assessments of partner capacity, and issues related to project sustainment, and recommendations for how to manage such challenges;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2ed4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>assess Department of Defense coordination with coalition partners engaged in partner capacity building and defense institution building efforts, and recommendations for how to improve such coordination;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2ed5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>identify risks posed by rapid expansion or reductions in security cooperation, and recommendations for how to manage such risks;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2ed6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>identify risks posed by corruption in security cooperation programs and recommendations for how to manage such risks;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2ed7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>assess best practices and training improvements for managing cultural barriers in partner countries, and recommendations for how to promote cultural competency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2ed8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>assess the effectiveness of the Department of Defense in promoting the rights of women, including incorporating a gender perspective in security cooperation programs, in accordance with the Women, Peace and Security Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan issued by the Department of Defense in June 2020 and the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/68">Public Law 115–68</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2ed9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>identify best practices to promote partner country ownership of long-term objectives of the United States including with respect to human rights, democratic governance, and the rule of law;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2006">135 STAT. 2006</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2eda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>assess challenges related to contractors of the Department of Defense, including cost, limited functions, and oversight; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2edb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>assess best practices for sharing lessons on security cooperation with allies and partners.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773f2edc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2edd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">To secretary of defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years after the date on which a federally funded research and development center enters into a contract described in subsection (a), such center shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report containing the results of the study required under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f2ede-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1323/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">To congress</inline>.—</heading><content> Not later than 30 days after the receipt of the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress such report, which shall be made public, together with any additional views or recommendations of the Secretary, which may be transmitted in a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e72261" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1324" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1324">SEC. 1324. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773f2edf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773f2ee0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading>NOTIFICATION RELATING TO OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID FUNDS OBLIGATED IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION ALLIES WELCOME.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x773f55f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 120 days thereafter until all applicable funds have been obligated in support of Operation Allies Welcome or any successor operation, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f55f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1324/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x773f55f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Costs.</p></sidenote><content>the costs associated with the provision of transportation, housing, medical services, and other sustainment expenses for Afghan special immigrant visa applicants and other Afghans at risk; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773f55f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stC/s1324/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>whether such funds were obligated under a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e72288" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e72293" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1331">SEC. 1331. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO REDRESS INJURY AND LOSS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773ff235-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1213 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2731">10 U.S.C. 2731 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773ff236-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification to Conditions on Payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773ff237-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y773ff238-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the prospective foreign civilian recipient is not otherwise ineligible for payment under any other provision of law;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773ff239-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a claim</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a request</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773ff23a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the claimant</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the prospective foreign civilian recipient</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773ff23b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the claimant</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the prospective foreign civilian recipient</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773ff23c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications to Quarterly Report Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (g) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2007">135 STAT. 2007</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773ff23d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>claims</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>requests</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773ff23e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y773ff23f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The status of Department of Defense efforts to establish the requests procedures required under subsection (d)(1) and to otherwise implement this section.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y773ff240-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification to Procedure to Submit Requests</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773ff241-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/d/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d) through (h) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y773ff242-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/d/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (c) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77404063-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures to Review Allegations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77404064-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77404065-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall establish procedures to receive, evaluate, and respond to allegations of civilian harm resulting from military operations involving the United States Armed Forces, a coalition that includes the United States, or a military organization supporting the United States. Such responses may include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77404066-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a formal acknowledgement of such harm;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77404067-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a nonmonetary expression of condolence; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77404068-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>an ex gratia payment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77404069-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In establishing the procedures under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the Secretary of State and with nongovernmental organizations that focus on addressing civilian harm in conflict.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7740406a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7740406b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy updates</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that procedures established under paragraph (1) are formalized through updates to the policy referred to in section 936 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s134">10 U.S.C. 134 note</ref>).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7740406c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1331/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7740406d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2731">10 USC 2731 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section may be construed to require the Secretary of Defense to pause, suspend, or otherwise alter the provision of ex gratia payments in accordance with section 1213 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, as amended, in the course of developing the procedures required by subsection (d) of such section (as added by subsection (d) of this section).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e72534" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1332">SEC. 1332. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7740406e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s301">10 USC 301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SECRETARY OF DEFENSE STRATEGIC COMPETITION INITIATIVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7740dcaf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may provide funds for one or more Department of Defense activities or programs described in subsection (b) that advance United States national security objectives for strategic competition by supporting Department of Defense efforts to compete below the threshold of armed conflict and by supporting other Federal departments and agencies in advancing United States strategic interests.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7740dcb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Activities and Programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Activities and programs for which funds may be provided under subsection (a) are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7740dcb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The provision of funds to pay for personnel expenses of foreign defense or security personnel for bilateral or regional <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2008">135 STAT. 2008</page> security cooperation programs and joint exercises, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s321">section 321 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7740dcb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Activities to build the institutional capacity of foreign national security forces, including efforts to counter corruption, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s332">section 332 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7740dcb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Activities to build the capabilities of the United States joint force and the security forces of United States allies and partners relating to irregular warfare.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7740dcb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Activities to expose and disprove foreign malign influence and disinformation, and to expose and deter coercion and subversion.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7740dcb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts made available for activities carried out pursuant to subsection (a) in a fiscal year may be derived only from amounts authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7740dcb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Any amount provided by the Secretary of Defense during any fiscal year pursuant to subsection (a) for an activity or program described in subsection (b) shall be in addition to amounts otherwise available for that activity or program for that fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7740dcb7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7740dcb8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of funds made available under this section for any fiscal year—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7740dcb9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>not more than $20,000,000 in each fiscal year is authorized to be obligated and expended under this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7740dcba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>not more than $3,000,000 may be used to pay for personnel expenses under subsection (b)(1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7740dcbb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds may not be provided under this section for any activity that has been denied authorization by Congress.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7740dcbc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than annually, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the use of the authority under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7740dcbd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Strategic Competition Initiative for U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Africa Command</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7740dcbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for an initiative to support programs and activities for strategic competition in the areas of responsibility of United States Southern Command and United States Africa Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7740dcbf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the plan developed under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7740dcc0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1332/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2024.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e72692" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1333" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1333">SEC. 1333. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT FOR STABILIZATION ACTIVITIES IN NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x774129e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1210A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1626">133 Stat. 1626</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2009">135 STAT. 2009</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774129e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1333/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for the stabilization activities of other Federal agencies specified in subsection (c)(1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to other Federal agencies specified in subsection (c)(1) for the stabilization activities of such agencies</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774129e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1333/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y774150f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts authorized to be provided pursuant to this section shall be available only for support for stabilization activities—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774150f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A)</num><clause class="inline" id="y774150f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in a country specified in paragraph (2); and</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y774150f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>that the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, has determined are in the national security interest of the United States; or</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774150f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>in a country that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y774150f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i)</num><subclause class="inline" id="y774150fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>has been selected as a priority country under section 505 of the Global Fragility Act of 2019 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s9804">22 U.S.C. 9804</ref>); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y774150fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>is located in a region that has been selected as a priority region under section 505 of such Act; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y774150fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has Department of Defense resource or personnel presence to support such activities.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774150fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1333/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in the first sentence of subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Support may be provided for stabilization activities under subsection (a)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Support under subsection (a) may be provided</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774150fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1333/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (g)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, Defense-wide</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774150ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1333/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (h), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e72818" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1334" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1334">SEC. 1334. </num><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WOMEN, PEACE, AND SECURITY ACT OF 2017.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7741c630-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1210E of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7741c631-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1334/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (f) as subsection (h); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7741c632-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1334/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following new subsections (f) and (g):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77423b63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77423b64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77423b65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77423b66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall establish and carry out a pilot program for the purpose of conducting partner country assessments described in subsection (b)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77423b67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77423b68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contract authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall seek to enter into one or more contracts with a nonprofit organization or a federally funded research and development center independent of the Department for the purpose of conducting such partner country assessments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77423b69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of countries</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77423b6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77423b6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the commanders of the combatant commands and relevant United States ambassadors, shall select one partner country within the area of responsibility of each geographic combatant command for participation in the pilot program.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2010">135 STAT. 2010</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77423b6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In making the selection under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Defense shall consider—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77423b6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the demonstrated political commitment of the partner country to increasing the participation of women in the security sector; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77423b6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the national security priorities and theater campaign strategies of the United States.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77423b6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Partner country assessments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Partner country assessments conducted under the pilot program shall be—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77423b70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>adapted to the local context of the partner country being assessed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77423b71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>conducted in collaboration with the security sector of the partner country being assessed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77423b72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>based on tested methodologies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77423b73-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77423b74-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review and assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to each partner country assessment conducted under the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77426285-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77426286-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>review the methods of research and analysis used by any entity contracted with under paragraph (2) in conducting the assessment and identify lessons learned from such review; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77426287-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77426288-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess the ability of the Department to conduct future partner country assessments without entering into such a contract, including by assessing potential costs and benefits for the Department that may arise in conducting such future assessments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77426289-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7742628a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7742628b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall use findings from each partner country assessment to inform effective security cooperation activities and security sector assistance interventions by the United States in the partner country assessed, which shall be designed to substantially increase opportunities for the recruitment, employment, development, retention, deployment, and promotion of women in the national security forces of such partner country (including for deployments to peace operations and for participation in counterterrorism operations and activities).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7742628c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Model methodology</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall develop, based on the findings of the pilot program, a model barrier assessment methodology for use across the geographic combatant commands.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7742628d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7742628e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an initial report on the implementation of the pilot program under this subsection that includes an identification of the partner countries selected for participation in the program and the justifications for such selections.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2011">135 STAT. 2011</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7742628f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77426290-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77426291-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Methodology</inline>.—</heading><content>On the date on which the Secretary of Defense determines the pilot program to be complete, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the model barrier assessment methodology developed under paragraph (6)(B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77426292-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77426293-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress a briefing on the efforts to build partner defense institution and security force capacity pursuant to this section.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e73055" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1335" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1335">SEC. 1335. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77426294-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2595d">22 USC 2595d</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR-TEST-BAN TREATY SENSORS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7742b0b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1335/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later than September 1 of each subsequent year, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the sensors used in the international monitoring system of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. Each such report shall include, with respect to the period covered by the report—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7742b0b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1335/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the number of incidents where such sensors are disabled, turned off, or experience “technical difficulties”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7742b0b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1335/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>with respect to each such incident—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7742b0b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1335/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the location of the sensor;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7742b0b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1335/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the duration of the incident; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7742b0ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1335/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>whether the Secretary determines there is reason to believe that the incident was a deliberate act on the part of the host nation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7742b0bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1335/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7742b0bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1335/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7742b0bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1335/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e73118" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1336">SEC. 1336. </num><heading>SECURITY ASSISTANCE IN NORTHERN TRIANGLE COUNTRIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7743740e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification Relating to Assistance for Guatemala</inline>.—</heading><content>Prior to the transfer of any vehicles by the Department of Defense to a joint task force of the Ministry of Defense or Ministry of the Interior of Guatemala during fiscal year 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall certify to the congressional defense committees that such ministries have made a credible commitment to use such equipment only for the uses for which they were intended.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7743740f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Security Cooperation With Northern Triangle Countries</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77437410-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than June 30, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77437411-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of any ongoing or planned security cooperation activities between the United States and the Northern Triangle countries focused on protection of human rights and adherence to the rule of law.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77437412-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of efforts to investigate credible information on gross violations of human rights by the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2012">135 STAT. 2012</page> military or national security forces of the governments of Northern Triangle countries since January 1, 2017, consistent with applicable law, including the possible use in committing such violations of defense articles provided by the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77437413-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77437414-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77437415-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Not later than June 30, 2022, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an evaluation of the Department of Defense’s end-use monitoring procedures for tracking credible information regarding the misuse by Northern Triangle countries of equipment provided by the Department of Defense, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77437416-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Department’s review of any credible information related to the misuse of Department of Defense-provided vehicles to Northern Triangle countries since 2018; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77437417-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of any remediation activities undertaken by the Department of Defense and Northern Triangle countries in response to any such misuse.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77437418-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategic Evaluation of Security Cooperation With Northern Triangle Countries</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77437419-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7743741a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 31, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate federally funded research and development center to complete an evaluation, not later than June 30, 2024, of Department of Defense security cooperation programs in United States Southern Command area of responsibility that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7743741b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>how such programs in general and in Northern Triangle countries in particular advance U.S. Southern Command’s Theater Campaign Plan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7743741c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>how such programs in general and in Northern Triangle countries in particular promote the rule of law and human rights in the United States Southern Command area of responsibility;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7743741d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>how such programs in general and in Northern Triangle countries in particular advance the objectives of the National Defense Strategy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7743741e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/d/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any other matters the Secretary deems appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7743741f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the evaluation completed by the federally funded research and development center selected pursuant to paragraph (1) within 30 days of receiving such evaluation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77437420-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form and posted on the Department of Defense’s public website, but may contain a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77437421-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1336/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Northern Triangle Countries Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Northern Triangle countries</term>” means El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e73262" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1337" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1337">SEC. 1337. </num><heading>REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN COLOMBIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7743c242-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1337/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2013">135 STAT. 2013</page> with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7743c243-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1337/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A detailed summary of the security cooperation relationship between the United States and Colombia, including a description of United States objectives, any ongoing or planned security cooperation activities with the military or other security forces of Colombia, an assessment of the capabilities of the military or other security forces of Colombia, and a description of the capabilities of the military or other security forces of Colombia that the Department of Defense has identified as a priority for further capability building efforts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7743c244-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1337/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of any ongoing or planned cooperative activities between the United States and Colombia focused on human rights and adherence to the rule of law, and a description of the manner and extent to which the security cooperation strategy between the United States and Colombia seeks to build the institutional capacity of the Colombian military or other Colombian security forces to respect human rights and encourage accountability.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7743c245-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1337/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7743c246-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1337/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7743c247-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1337/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e73309" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1338">SEC. 1338. </num><heading>REPORT ON EFFORTS BY THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO EXPAND ITS PRESENCE AND INFLUENCE IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774548e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than June 30, 2022, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, as necessary, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that identifies efforts by the Government of the People’s Republic of China to expand its presence and influence in Latin America and the Caribbean through diplomatic, military, economic, and other means, and describes the implications of such efforts on the national defense and security interests of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774548e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall also include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>An identification of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean with which the Government of the People’s Republic of China maintains especially close diplomatic, military, and economic relationships;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the number and contents of strategic partnership agreements or similar agreements, including any non-public, secret, or informal agreements, that the Government of the People’s Republic of China has established with countries and regional organizations of Latin America and the Caribbean;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean that have joined the Belt and Road Initiative or the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean to which the Government of the People’s Republic of China <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2014">135 STAT. 2014</page> provides foreign assistance or disaster relief (including access to COVID–19 vaccines), including a description of the amount and purpose of, and any conditions attached to, such assistance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>countries and regional organizations of Latin America and the Caribbean in which the Government of the People’s Republic of China, including its state-owned or state-directed enterprises and banks, have undertaken significant investments, or infrastructure projects, and correspondent banking and lending activities, at the regional, national, or subnational levels;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>recent visits by senior officials of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, including its state-owned or state-directed enterprises, to Latin America and the Caribbean, and visits by senior officials from Latin America and the Caribbean to the People’s Republic of China;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>the existence of any defense exchanges, military or police education or training, and exercises between any military or police organization of the Government of the People’s Republic of China and military, police, or security-oriented organizations of countries of Latin America and the Caribbean;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>countries and regional organizations of Latin America and the Caribbean that maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>any steps that the Government of the People’s Republic of China has taken to encourage countries and regional organizations of Latin America and the Caribbean to switch diplomatic relations to the People’s Republic of China instead of Taiwan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>A detailed description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the relationship between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Venezuela and the Government of Cuba;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>military installations, assets, and activities of the Government of the People’s Republic of China in Latin America and the Caribbean that currently exist or are planned for the future;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>sales or transfers of defense articles and services by the Government of the People’s Republic of China to countries of Latin America and the Caribbean;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>a comparison of sales and transfers of defense articles and services to countries of Latin America and the Caribbean by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, and the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>any other form of military, paramilitary, or security cooperation between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the governments of countries of Latin America and the Caribbean;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the nature, extent, and purpose of the Government of the People’s Republic of China’s intelligence activities in Latin America and the Caribbean;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>the role of the Government of the People’s Republic of China in transnational crime in Latin America and the Caribbean, including trafficking and money laundering, as well as any links to the People’s Liberation Army;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2015">135 STAT. 2015</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>efforts by the Government of the People’s Republic of China to expand the reach and influence of its financial system within Latin America and the Caribbean, through banking activities and payments systems and through goods and services related to the use of the digital yuan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>efforts by the Government of the People’s Republic of China to build its media presence in Latin America and the Caribbean, and any government-directed disinformation or information warfare campaigns in the region, including for military purposes or with ties to the People’s Liberation Army.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>An assessment of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774548ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the specific objectives that the Government of the People’s Republic of China seeks to achieve by expanding its presence and influence in Latin America and the Caribbean, including any objectives articulated in official documents or statements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77454900-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>whether certain investments by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, including in port projects, canal projects, and telecommunications projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, could have military uses or dual use capability or could enable the Government of the People’s Republic of China to monitor or intercept United States or host nation communications;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77454901-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the degree to which the Government of the People’s Republic of China uses its presence and influence in Latin America and the Caribbean to encourage, pressure, or coerce governments in the region to support its defense and national security goals, including policy positions taken by the Government of the People’s Republic of China at international institutions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77454902-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>documented instances of governments of countries of Latin America and the Caribbean silencing, or attempting to silence, local critics of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, including journalists, academics, and civil society representatives, in order to placate the Government of the People’s Republic of China;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77454903-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the rationale for the Government of the People’s Republic of China becoming an observer at the Organization of American States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77454904-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the relationship between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), a regional organization that excludes the United States, and the role of the China-CELAC Forum in coordinating such relationship; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77454905-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>the specific actions and activities undertaken by the Government of the People’s Republic of China in Latin America and the Caribbean that present the greatest threat or challenge to the United States’ defense and national security interests in the region.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77454906-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary of State determines is appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77454907-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control, but may include a classified annex.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2016">135 STAT. 2016</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77454908-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77454909-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745490a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745701b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745701c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1338/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The terms “Latin America and the Caribbean” and “countries of Latin America and the Caribbean” mean the countries and non-United States territories of South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e73528" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1339" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1339">SEC. 1339. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON IN-FLIGHT REFUELING TO NON-UNITED STATES AIRCRAFT THAT ENGAGE IN HOSTILITIES IN THE ONGOING CIVIL WAR IN YEMEN.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Section 1273(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1699">133 Stat. 1699</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>two-year period</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>four-year period</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e73550" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1340">SEC. 1340. </num><heading>STATEMENT OF POLICY AND REPORT ON YEMEN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7745e54d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7745e54e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151">22 USC 2151 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Statement of Policy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the policy of the United States—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745e54f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to continue to support and further efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Yemen;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745e550-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to support efforts so that United States defense articles and services are not used for military operations resulting in civilian casualties; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745e551-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>to work with allies and partners to address the ongoing humanitarian needs of Yemeni civilians.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7745e552-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745e553-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on whether the Government of Saudi Arabia has undertaken offensive airstrikes inside Yemen in the preceding year resulting in civilian casualties.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745e554-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by this subsection shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745e555-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A full description of any such airstrikes, including a detailed accounting of civilian casualties incorporating information from non-governmental sources.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745e556-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An identification of Government of Saudi Arabia air units responsible for any such airstrikes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745e557-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of aircraft and munitions used in any such airstrikes.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745e558-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex if necessary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745e559-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/b/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745e55a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2017">135 STAT. 2017</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7745e55b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1340/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e73657" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1341" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1341">SEC. 1341. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON SUPPORT TO MILITARY FORCES OF THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO FOR MULTILATERAL EXERCISES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77460c6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1341/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2022 may be used by the Secretary of Defense to support the participation of the military forces of the Kingdom of Morocco in any multilateral exercise administered by the Department of Defense unless the Secretary determines, in consultation with the Secretary of State, that the Kingdom of Morocco is committed to seeking a mutually acceptable political solution in Western Sahara.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77460c6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIII/stD/s1341/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77460c6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may waive application of the limitation under subsection (a) if the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a written determination and justification that the waiver is important to the national security interests of the United States.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XIV">TITLE XIV—</num><heading>OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Military Programs</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1401. </designator> <label>Working capital funds.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1402. </designator> <label>Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1403. </designator> <label>Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-Wide.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1404. </designator> <label>Defense Inspector General.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1405. </designator> <label>Defense Health Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1411. </designator> <label>Acquisition of strategic and critical materials from the national technology and industrial base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1412. </designator> <label>Authorization to loan materials in National Defense Stockpile.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1413. </designator> <label>Authority for transfer of funds to joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health Care Center, Illinois.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1414. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement Home.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d39579e73747" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Military Programs</heading> <section id="d39579e73752" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stA/s1401" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1401">SEC. 1401. </num><heading>WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 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 funds, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.</content></section> <section id="d39579e73759" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stA/s1402" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1402">SEC. 1402. </num><heading>CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7746819f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stA/s1402/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2022 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774681a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stA/s1402/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) are authorized for—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2018">135 STAT. 2018</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774681a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stA/s1402/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the destruction of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with section 1412 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1521">50 U.S.C. 1521</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774681a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stA/s1402/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the destruction of chemical warfare materiel of the United States that is not covered by section 1412 of such Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e73799" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stA/s1403" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1403">SEC. 1403. </num><heading>DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE-WIDE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2022 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.</content></section> <section id="d39579e73806" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stA/s1404" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1404">SEC. 1404. </num><heading>DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2022 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.</content></section> <section id="d39579e73814" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stA/s1405" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1405">SEC. 1405. </num><heading>DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 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 beneficiaries, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e73822" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e73827" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1411">SEC. 1411. </num><heading>ACQUISITION OF STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS FROM THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7746cfc3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98/etseq">50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7746cfc4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 6(b)(2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to consult with producers and processors of such materials</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>to avoid</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7746cfc5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 12, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y7746cfc6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>national technology and industrial base</term>’ has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2500">section 2500 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7746cfc7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in section 15(a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7746cfc8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7746cfc9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7746cfca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7746f6db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>if domestic sources are unavailable to meet the requirements defined in paragraphs (1) through (4), by making efforts to prioritize the purchase of strategic and critical materials from the national technology and industrial base.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e73911" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB/s1412" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1412">SEC. 1412. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION TO LOAN MATERIALS IN NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7746f6dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 6 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98e">50 U.S.C. 98e</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2019">135 STAT. 2019</page><quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77471ded-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77471dee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77471def-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notifications.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77471df0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The President may loan stockpile materials to the Department of Energy or the military departments if the President—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77471df1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>has a reasonable assurance that stockpile materials of a similar or superior quantity and quality to the materials loaned will be returned to the stockpile or paid for;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77471df2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>notifies the congressional defense committees (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>), in writing, not less than 30 days before making any such loan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77471df3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>includes in the written notification under paragraph (2) sufficient support for the assurance described in paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e73963" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB/s1413" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1413">SEC. 1413. </num><heading>AUTHORITY FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO JOINT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITY DEMONSTRATION FUND FOR CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL HEALTH CARE CENTER, ILLINOIS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77474504-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB/s1413/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Transfer of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated for section 1405 and available for the Defense Health Program for operation and maintenance, $137,000,000 may be transferred by the Secretary of Defense to the Joint Department of Defense–Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund established by subsection (a)(1) of section 1704 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/123/2571">123 Stat. 2571</ref>). For purposes of subsection (a)(2) of such section 1704, any funds so transferred shall be treated as amounts authorized and appropriated specifically for the purpose of such a transfer.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77474505-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB/s1413/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Transferred Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of subsection (b) of such section 1704, facility operations for which funds transferred under subsection (a) may be used are operations of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, consisting of the North Chicago Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Navy Ambulatory Care Center, and supporting facilities designated as a combined Federal medical facility under an operational agreement covered by section 706 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/417">Public Law 110–417</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/4500">122 Stat. 4500</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e74000" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXIV/stB/s1414" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1414">SEC. 1414. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum of $75,300,000 for the operation of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.</content></section> </subtitle> <num value="XV">TITLE XV—</num><heading>CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Matters Related to Cyber Operations and Cyber Forces</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1501. </designator> <label>Development of taxonomy of cyber capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1502. </designator> <label>Extension of sunset for pilot program on regional cybersecurity training center for the Army National Guard.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1503. </designator> <label>Modification of the Principal Cyber Advisor.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1504.  </designator> <label>Evaluation of Department of Defense cyber governance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1505. </designator> <label>Operational technology and mission-relevant terrain in cyberspace.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1506. </designator> <label>Matters concerning cyber personnel requirements.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2020">135 STAT. 2020</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1507. </designator> <label>Assignment of certain budget control responsibilities to commander of United States Cyber Command.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1508. </designator> <label>Coordination between United States Cyber Command and private sector.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1509. </designator> <label>Assessment of cyber posture and operational assumptions and development of targeting strategies and supporting capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1510. </designator> <label>Assessing capabilities to counter adversary use of ransomware, capabilities, and infrastructure.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1511. </designator> <label>Comparative analysis of cybersecurity capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1512. </designator> <label>Eligibility of owners and operators of critical infrastructure to receive certain Department of Defense support and services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1513. </designator> <label>Report on potential Department of Defense support and assistance for increasing the awareness of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of cyber threats and vulnerabilities affecting critical infrastructure.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Matters Related to Department of Defense Cybersecurity and Information Technology</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1521. </designator> <label>Enterprise-wide procurement of cyber data products and services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1522. </designator> <label>Legacy information technologies and systems accountability.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1523. </designator> <label>Update relating to responsibilities of Chief Information Officer.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1524. </designator> <label>Protective Domain Name System within the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1525. </designator> <label>Cybersecurity of weapon systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1526. </designator> <label>Assessment of controlled unclassified information program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1527. </designator> <label>Cyber data management.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1528. </designator> <label>Zero trust strategy, principles, model architecture, and implementation plans.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1529. </designator> <label>Demonstration program for automated security validation tools.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1530. </designator> <label>Improvements to consortium of universities to advise Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1531. </designator> <label>Digital development infrastructure plan and working group.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1532. </designator> <label>Study regarding establishment within the Department of Defense of a designated central program office to oversee academic engagement programs relating to establishing cyber talent across the Department.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1533. </designator> <label>Report on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1534. </designator> <label>Deadline for reports on assessment of cyber resiliency of nuclear command and control system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Matters Related to Federal Cybersecurity</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1541. </designator> <label>Capabilities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to identify threats to industrial control systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1542. </designator> <label>Cybersecurity vulnerabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1543. </designator> <label>Report on cybersecurity vulnerabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1544. </designator> <label>Competition relating to cybersecurity vulnerabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1545. </designator> <label>Strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1546. </designator> <label>Cyber incident response plan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1547. </designator> <label>National cyber exercise program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1548. </designator> <label>CyberSentry program of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1549. </designator> <label>Strategic assessment relating to innovation of information systems and cybersecurity threats.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1550. </designator> <label>Pilot program on public-private partnerships with internet ecosystem companies to detect and disrupt adversary cyber operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1551. </designator> <label>United States-Israel cybersecurity cooperation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1552. </designator> <label>Authority for National Cyber Director to accept details on nonreimbursable basis.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d39579e74230" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Matters Related to Cyber Operations and Cyber Forces</heading> <section id="d39579e74235" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1501" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1501">SEC. 1501. </num><heading>DEVELOPMENT OF TAXONOMY OF CYBER CAPABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7747e146-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1501/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7747e147-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop a taxonomy of cyber capabilities, including software, hardware, middleware, code, other information technology, and accesses, designed for use in cyber effects operations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7747e148-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1501/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/2021">135 STAT. 2021</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7747e149-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1501/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the development of the taxonomy of cyber capabilities required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report regarding such taxonomy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7747e14a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1501/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7747e14b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1501/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The definitions associated with each category contained within the taxonomy of cyber capabilities developed pursuant to subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7747e14c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1501/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7747e14d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7747e14e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for improved reporting mechanisms to Congress regarding such taxonomy of cyber capabilities, using amounts from the Cyberspace Activities Budget of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7747e14f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1501/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7747e150-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7747e151-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7747e152-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notifications.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for modifications to the notification requirement under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s396">section 396 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, in order that such notifications would include information relating to such taxonomy of cyber capabilities, including with respect to both physical and nonphysical cyber effects.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7747e153-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1501/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7747e154-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any other elements the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e74320" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1502" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1502">SEC. 1502. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF SUNSET FOR PILOT PROGRAM ON REGIONAL CYBERSECURITY TRAINING CENTER FOR THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Section 1651(e) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s501">32 U.S.C. 501 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e74342" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1503" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1503">SEC. 1503. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL CYBER ADVISOR.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77482f75-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1503/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) of section 932(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/66">Public Law 113–66</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77482f76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline" id="y77482f77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Secretary shall designate, from among the personnel of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, a Principal Cyber Advisor to act as the principal advisor to the Secretary on military cyber forces and activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77482f78-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Secretary may only designate an official under this paragraph if such official was appointed to the position in which such official serves by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77482f79-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1503/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 905(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s391">10 U.S.C. 391 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Office of the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77482f7a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1503/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77482f7b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77482f7c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77482f7d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Deputy 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 such recommendations as the Deputy Secretary may have for alternate reporting structures for the Principal Cyber Advisor and the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor within the Office of the Under Secretary for Policy.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2022">135 STAT. 2022</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e74430" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1504">SEC. 1504. </num><heading>EVALUATION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBER GOVERNANCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774919de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall complete an evaluation and review of the Department of Defense’s current cyber governance construct.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774919e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The evaluation and review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>assess the performance of the Department of Defense in carrying out the pillars of the cyber strategy and lines of efforts established in the most recent cyber posture review, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>conducting military cyberspace operations of offensive, defensive, and protective natures;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>securely operating technologies associated with information networks, industrial control systems, operational technologies, weapon systems, and weapon platforms; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>enabling, encouraging, and supporting the security of international, industrial, and academic partners;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>analyze and assess the current institutional constructs across the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, military services, and combatant commands involved with and responsible for the execution of and civilian oversight for the responsibilities specified in paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>analyze and assess the delineation of responsibilities within the current institutional construct within the Office of the Secretary of Defense for addressing the objectives of the 2018 Department of Defense Cyber Strategy and any superseding strategies, as well as identifying potential seams in responsibility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>examine the Department’s policy, legislative, and regulatory regimes related to cyberspace and cybersecurity matters, including the 2018 Department of Defense Cyber Strategy and any superseding strategies, for sufficiency in carrying out the responsibilities specified in paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>examine the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s current alignment for the integration and coordination of cyberspace activities with other aspects of information operations, including information warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>examine the current roles and responsibilities of each Principal Staff Assistant to the Secretary of Defense as such relate to the responsibilities specified in paragraph (1), and identify redundancy, duplication, or matters requiring deconfliction or clarification;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>evaluate and, as appropriate, implement relevant managerial innovation from the private sector in the management of complex missions, including enhanced cross-functional teaming;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>evaluate the state of collaboration among each Principal Staff Assistant in matters related to acquisition of cyber capabilities and other enabling technologies supporting the responsibilities specified in paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>analyze and assess the Department’s performance in and posture for building and retaining the requisite workforce <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2023">135 STAT. 2023</page> necessary to perform the responsibilities specified in paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determine optimal governance structures related to the management and advancement of the Department’s cyber workforce, including those structures defined under and evaluated pursuant to section 1649 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>) and section 1726 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>develop policy and legislative recommendations, as appropriate, to delineate and deconflict the roles and responsibilities of United States Cyber Command in defending and protecting the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN), with the responsibility of the Chief Information Officer, the Defense Information Systems Agency, and the military services to securely operate technologies described in paragraph (1)(B);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>develop policy and legislative recommendations to enhance the authority of the Chief Information Officers within the military services, specifically as such relates to executive and budgetary control over matters related to such services’ information technology security, acquisition, and value;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>develop policy and legislative recommendations, as appropriate, for optimizing the institutional constructs across the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, military services, and combatant commands involved with and responsible for the responsibilities specified in paragraph (1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774919f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/b/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>make recommendations for any legislation determined appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774919fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the commencement of the evaluation and review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) and every 30 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on interim findings of such evaluation and review.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774919fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1504/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the completion of the evaluation and review conducted pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on such evaluation and review.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e74603" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1505">SEC. 1505. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774919ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s394">10 USC 394 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND MISSION-RELEVANT TERRAIN IN CYBERSPACE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774b8b00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774b8b01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mission-relevant Terrain</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall complete mapping of mission-relevant terrain in cyberspace for Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets at sufficient granularity to enable mission thread analysis and situational awareness, including required—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774b8b02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>decomposition of missions reliant on such Assets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774b8b03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>identification of access vectors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774b8b04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>internal and external dependencies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774b8b05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>topology of networks and network segments;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774b8b06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>cybersecurity defenses across information and operational technology on such Assets; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774b8b07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>identification of associated or reliant weapon systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774b8b08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774b8b09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Combatant Command Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2024, the Commanders of United States European Command, United States Indo-Pacific Command, United States Northern Command, United States Strategic Command, United <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2024">135 STAT. 2024</page> States Space Command, United States Transportation Command, and other relevant Commands, in coordination with the Commander of United States Cyber Command, in order to enable effective mission thread analysis, cyber situational awareness, and effective cyber defense of Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets under their control or in their areas of responsibility, shall develop, institute, and make necessary modifications to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb21a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>internal combatant command processes, responsibilities, and functions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb21b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>coordination with service components under their operational control, United States Cyber Command, Joint Forces Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network, and the service cyber components;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb21c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>combatant command headquarters’ situational awareness posture to ensure an appropriate level of cyber situational awareness of the forces, facilities, installations, bases, critical infrastructure, and weapon systems under their control or in their areas of responsibility, including, in particular, Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb21d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>documentation of their mission-relevant terrain in cyberspace.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774bb21e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb21f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774bb220-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than November 1, 2023, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall establish or make necessary changes to policy, control systems standards, risk management framework and authority to operate policies, and cybersecurity reference architectures to provide baseline cybersecurity requirements for operational technology in forces, facilities, installations, bases, critical infrastructure, and weapon systems across the Department of Defense Information Network.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb221-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of policies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall leverage acquisition guidance, concerted assessment of the Department’s operational technology enterprise, and coordination with the military department principal cyber advisors and chief information officers to drive necessary change and implementation of relevant policy across the Department’s forces, facilities, installations, bases, critical infrastructure, and weapon systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb222-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall ensure that policies, control systems standards, and cybersecurity reference architectures—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb223-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>are implementable by components of the Department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb224-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>limit adversaries’ ability to reach or manipulate control systems through cyberspace;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb225-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/c/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>appropriately balance non-connectivity and monitoring requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb226-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/c/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>include data collection and flow requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb227-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/c/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>interoperate with and are informed by the operational community’s workflows for defense of information and operational technology in the forces, facilities, installations, bases, critical infrastructure, and weapon systems across the Department;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2025">135 STAT. 2025</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb228-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/c/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>integrate and interoperate with Department mission assurance construct; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb229-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/c/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>are implemented with respect to Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774bb22a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774bb22b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Cyber Command Operational Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2025, the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall make necessary modifications to the mission, scope, and posture of Joint Forces Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network to ensure that Joint Forces Headquarters—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb22c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>has appropriate visibility of operational technology in the forces, facilities, installations, bases, critical infrastructure, and weapon systems across the Department of Defense Information Network, including, in particular, Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb22d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>can effectively command and control forces to defend such operational technology; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb22e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>has established processes for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb22f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>incident and compliance reporting;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb230-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensuring compliance with Department of Defense cybersecurity policy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb231-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/d/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>ensuring that cyber vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and security violations, including, in particular, those specific to Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets, are appropriately managed.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774bb232-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774bb233-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Cyber Command Functional Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2025, the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb234-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>ensure in its role of Joint Forces Trainer for the Cyberspace Operations Forces that operational technology cyber defense is appropriately incorporated into training for the Cyberspace Operations Forces;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb235-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>delineate the specific force composition requirements within the Cyberspace Operations Forces for specialized cyber defense of operational technology, including the number, size, scale, and responsibilities of defined Cyber Operations Forces elements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb236-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>develop and maintain, or support the development and maintenance of, a joint training curriculum for operational technology-focused Cyberspace Operations Forces;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb237-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>support the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense as the Department’s senior official for the cybersecurity of operational technology under this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb238-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>develop and institutionalize, or support the development and institutionalization of, tradecraft for defense of operational technology across local defenders, cybersecurity service providers, cyber protection teams, and service-controlled forces;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb239-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>develop and institutionalize integrated concepts of operation, operational workflows, and cybersecurity architectures for defense of information and operational technology in the forces, facilities, installations, bases, critical infrastructure, and weapon systems across the Department of Defense Information Network, including, in particular, Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb23a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>deliberate and strategic sensoring of such Network and Assets;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2026">135 STAT. 2026</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb23b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>instituting policies governing connections across and between such Network and Assets;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb23c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>modelling of normal behavior across and between such Network and Assets;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb23d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/6/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>engineering data flows across and between such Network and Assets;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb23e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/6/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>developing local defenders, cybersecurity service providers, cyber protection teams, and service-controlled forces’ operational workflows and tactics, techniques, and procedures optimized for the designs, data flows, and policies of such Network and Assets;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb23f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/6/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>instituting of model defensive cyber operations and Department of Defense Information Network operations tradecraft; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb240-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/6/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>integrating of such operations to ensure interoperability across echelons; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb241-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/e/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>advance the integration of the Department of Defense’s mission assurance, cybersecurity compliance, cybersecurity operations, risk management framework, and authority to operate programs and policies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774bb242-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774bb243-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2025, the Secretaries of the military departments, through the service principal cyber advisors, chief information officers, the service cyber components, and relevant service commands, shall make necessary investments in operational technology in the forces, facilities, installations, bases, critical infrastructure, and weapon systems across the Department of Defense Information Network and the service-controlled forces responsible for defense of such operational technology to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb244-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>ensure that relevant local network and cybersecurity forces are responsible for defending operational technology across the forces, facilities, installations, bases, critical infrastructure, and weapon systems, including, in particular, Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb245-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure that relevant local operational technology-focused system operators, network and cybersecurity forces, mission defense teams and other service-retained forces, and cyber protection teams are appropriately trained, including through common training and use of cyber ranges, as appropriate, to execute the specific requirements of cybersecurity operations in operational technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb246-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>ensure that all Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets are monitored and defended by Cybersecurity Service Providers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb247-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/f/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>ensure that operational technology is appropriately sensored and appropriate cybersecurity defenses, including technologies associated with the More Situational Awareness for Industrial Control Systems Joint Capability Technology Demonstration, are employed to enable defense of Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb248-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/f/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>implement Department of Defense Chief Information Officer policy germane to operational technology, including, in particular, with respect to Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb249-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/f/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>plan for, designate, and train dedicated forces to be utilized in operational technology-centric roles across the military services and United States Cyber Command; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2027">135 STAT. 2027</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb24a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/f/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>ensure that operational technology, as appropriate, is not easily accessible via the internet and that cybersecurity investments accord with mission risk to and relevant access vectors for Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774bb24b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774bb24c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office of the Secretary of Defense Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb24d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774bb24e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess and finalize Office of the Secretary of Defense components’ roles and responsibilities for the cybersecurity of operational technology in the forces, facilities, installations, bases, critical infrastructure, and weapon systems across the Department of Defense Information Network;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb24f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774bb250-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess the need to establish centralized or dedicated funding for remediation of cybersecurity gaps in operational technology across the Department of Defense Information Network;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb251-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>make relevant modifications to the Department of Defense’s mission assurance construct, Mission Assurance Coordination Board, and other relevant bodies to drive—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb252-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/g/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>prioritization of kinetic and non-kinetic threats to the Department’s missions and minimization of mission risk in the Department’s war plans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb253-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/g/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>prioritization of relevant mitigations and investments to harden and assure the Department’s missions and minimize mission risk in the Department’s war plans; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb254-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/g/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774bb255-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>completion of mission relevant terrain mapping of Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets and population of associated assessment and mitigation data in authorized repositories;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb256-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/g/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>make relevant modifications to the Strategic Cybersecurity Program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb257-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/g/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>drive and provide oversight of the implementation of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774bb258-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774bb259-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Budget Rollout Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb25a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each of the Secretaries of the military departments, the Commander of United States Cyber Command, and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall provide annual updates to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on activities undertaken and progress made to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb25b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774bb25c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than annually thereafter until January 1, 2024, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Chief Information Officer, and the Joint Staff J6, representing the combatant commands, shall individually or together provide briefings to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on activities undertaken and progress made to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774bb25d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb25e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In implementing this section, the Secretary of Defense shall prioritize the cybersecurity and cyber defense of Defense Critical Assets and Task Critical Assets <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2028">135 STAT. 2028</page> and shape cyber investments, policy, operations, and deployments to ensure cybersecurity and cyber defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb25f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall apply to assets owned and operated by the Department of Defense, as well as to applicable non-Department assets essential to the projection, support, and sustainment of military forces and operations worldwide.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774bb260-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/j" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb261-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/j/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mission-relevant terrain in cyberspace</inline>.—</heading><content>“mission-relevant terrain in cyberspace” has the meaning given such term as specified in Joint Publication 6-0.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774bb262-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1505/j/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Operational technology</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>operational technology</term>” means control systems or controllers, communication architectures, and user interfaces that monitor or control infrastructure and equipment operating in various environments, such as weapon systems, utility or energy production and distribution, or medical, logistics, nuclear, biological, chemical, or manufacturing facilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e75101" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1506">SEC. 1506. </num><heading>MATTERS CONCERNING CYBER PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774d10f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, in consultation with Secretaries of the military departments and the head of any other organization or element of the Department the Secretary determines appropriate, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d10f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>determine the overall workforce requirement of the Department for cyberspace and information warfare military personnel across the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces (other than the Coast Guard) and for civilian personnel, and in doing so shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d10f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>consider personnel in positions securing the Department of Defense Information Network and associated enterprise information technology, defense agencies and field activities, and combatant commands, including current billets primarily associated with the Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Framework;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d10f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>consider the mix between military and civilian personnel, active and reserve components, and the use of the National Guard;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d10f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>develop a talent management strategy that covers accessions, training, and education; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d10f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>consider such other elements as the Secretary determines appropriate;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d10f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774d10fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>assess current and future cyber education curriculum and requirements for military and civilian personnel, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d10fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>acquisition personnel;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d10fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>accessions and recruits to the military services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d10fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies and enrolled in the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d10fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>information environment and cyberspace military and civilian personnel; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d10ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>non-information environment cyberspace military and civilian personnel;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2029">135 STAT. 2029</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1100-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>identify appropriate locations for information warfare and cyber education for military and civilian personnel, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1101-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the military service academies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1102-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the senior level service schools and intermediate level service schools specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2151/b">section 2151(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1103-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Air Force Institute of Technology;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1104-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the National Defense University;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1105-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the Joint Special Operations University;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1106-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the Command and General Staff Colleges;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1107-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>the War Colleges;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1108-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/3/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>any military education institution attached to or operating under any institution specified in this paragraph;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1109-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/3/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>any other military educational institution of the Department identified by the Secretary for purposes of this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d110a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/3/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>the Cyber Centers of Academic Excellence; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d110b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/3/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>potential future educational institutions of the Federal Government in accordance with the assessment required under subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d110c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>determine—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d110d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>whether the cyberspace domain mission requires a graduate level professional military education college on par with and distinct from the war colleges for the Army, Navy, and Air Force as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d110e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>whether such a college should be joint; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d110f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/a/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>where such a college should be located.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774d1110-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774d1111-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>In identifying appropriate locations for information warfare and cyber education for military and civilian personnel at potential future educational institutions of the Federal Government pursuant to subsection (a)(3)(K), the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, in consultation with Secretaries of the military departments, the head of any other organization or element of the Department the Secretary determines appropriate, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the National Cyber Director, shall assess the feasibility and advisability of establishing a National Cyber Academy or similar institute for the purpose of educating and training civilian and military personnel for service in cyber, information, and related fields throughout the Federal Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774d1112-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1113-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Education</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than November 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing and, not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary shall submit to such committees a report, on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1114-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>talent strategy to satisfy future cyber education requirements at appropriate locations referred to in subsection (a)(3); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1115-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the findings of the Secretary in assessing cyber education curricula and identifying such locations.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2030">135 STAT. 2030</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d1116-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Workforce</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than November 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing and, not later than January 1, 2025, the Secretary shall submit to such committees a report, on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d3827-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774d3828-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the findings of the Secretary in determining pursuant to subsection (a)(1) the overall workforce requirement of the Department of Defense for cyberspace and information warfare military personnel across the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces (other than the Coast Guard) and for civilian personnel;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d3829-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774d382a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774d382b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>such recommendations as the Secretary may have relating to such requirement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d382c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>such legislative or administrative action as the Secretary identifies as necessary to effectively satisfy such requirement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774d382d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Education Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>education</term>” includes formal education requirements, such as degrees and certification in targeted subject areas, as well as general training, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d382e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>upskilling;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d382f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>knowledge, skills, and abilities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774d3830-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1506/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>nonacademic professional development.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e75360" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1507">SEC. 1507. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774d3831-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s167b">10 USC 167b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN BUDGET CONTROL RESPONSIBILITIES TO COMMANDER OF UNITED STATES CYBER COMMAND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774dfb82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774dfb83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commander of United States Cyber Command shall, subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense, be responsible for directly controlling and managing the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of resources to train, equip, operate, and sustain the Cyber Mission Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774dfb84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date and applicability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774dfb85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>on January 1, 2022, for controlling and managing budget execution; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774dfb86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>beginning with fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter for directly controlling and managing the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of resources.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774dfb87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774dfb88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The responsibilities assigned to the Commander of United States Cyber Command pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774dfb89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Preparation of a program objective memorandum and budget estimate submission for the resources required to train, equip, operate, and sustain the Cyber Mission Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774dfb8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Preparation of budget materials pertaining to United States Cyber Command for inclusion in the budget justification materials that are submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for a fiscal year (as submitted with the budget of the President for <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2031">135 STAT. 2031</page> a fiscal year under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>) that is separate from any other military service or component of the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774dfb8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities not delegated</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The responsibilities assigned to the Commander of United States Cyber Command pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall not include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774dfb8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Military pay and allowances.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774dfb8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Funding for facility support that is provided by the military services.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774dfb8e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774dfb8f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774dfb90-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the Department of Defense and the Commander of United States Cyber Command, in coordination with Chief Information Officer of the Department, the Principal Cyber Advisor, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, and the Secretaries of the military departments, shall jointly develop an implementation plan for the transition of responsibilities assigned to the Commander of United States Cyber Command pursuant to subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774e22a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The implementation plan developed under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774e22a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774e22a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A budgetary review to identify appropriate resources for transfer to the Commander of United States Cyber Command for carrying out responsibilities assigned pursuant to subsection (a)(1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774e22a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Definitions of appropriate roles and responsibilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774e22a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Specification of all program elements and sub-elements, and the training, equipment, Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture capabilities, other enabling capabilities and infrastructure, intelligence support, operations, and sustainment investments in each such program element and sub-element for which the Commander of United States Cyber Command is responsible.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774e22a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Specification of all program elements and sub-elements, and the training, equipment, Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture capabilities, other enabling capabilities and infrastructure, intelligence support, operations, and sustainment investments in each such program element and sub-element relevant to or that support the Cyber Mission Force for which the Secretaries of the military departments are responsible.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774e22a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Required levels of civilian and military staffing within United States Cyber Command to carry out subsection (a)(1), and an estimate of when such levels of staffing will be achieved.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774e22a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774e22a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774e22aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the earlier of the date on which the implementation plan under subsection (c) is developed or the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774e22ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1507/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774e22ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774e22ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><content>The briefing required by paragraph (1) shall address any recommendations for when and how the Secretary of Defense should delegate to the Commander of <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2032">135 STAT. 2032</page> United States Cyber Command budget authority for the Cyber Operations Forces (as such term is defined in the memorandum issued by the Secretary of Defense on December 12, 2019, relating to the definition of “Department of Defense Cyberspace Operations Forces (DoD COF)”), after successful implementation of the responsibilities described in subsection (a) relating to the Cyber Mission Forces.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e75555" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1508">SEC. 1508. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774e22ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COORDINATION BETWEEN UNITED STATES CYBER COMMAND AND PRIVATE SECTOR.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774ebeef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774ebef0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary Process</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2023, the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall establish a voluntary process to engage with private sector information technology and cybersecurity entities to explore and develop methods and plans through which the capabilities, knowledge, and actions of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774ebef1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>private sector entities operating inside the United States to defend against foreign malicious cyber actors could assist, or be coordinated with, the actions of United States Cyber Command operating outside the United States against such foreign malicious cyber actors; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774ebef2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>United States Cyber Command operating outside the United States against foreign malicious cyber actors could assist, or be coordinated with, the actions of private sector entities operating inside the United States against such foreign malicious cyber actors.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774ebef3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Briefing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774ebef4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774ebef5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period beginning on March 1, 2022, and ending on March 1, 2026, the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall, not less frequently than once each year, provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the status of any activities conducted pursuant to subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774ebef6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing provided under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774ebef7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774ebef8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774ebef9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Commander of United States Cyber Command considers appropriate to improve and facilitate the exploration and development of methods and plans under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774ebefa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774ebefb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x774ebefc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such recommendations as the Commander may have for increasing private sector participation in such exploration and development.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774ebefd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of the challenges encountered in carrying out subsection (a), including any concerns expressed to the Commander by private sector partners regarding participation in such exploration and development.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774ebefe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Information relating to how such exploration and development with the private sector could assist military planning by United States Cyber Command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y774ebeff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Such other matters as the Commander considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774ebf00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing the process described in subsection (a), the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall consult with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security and the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2033">135 STAT. 2033</page> heads of any other Federal agencies the Commander considers appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774ebf01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Integration With Other Efforts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commander of United States Cyber Command shall ensure that the process described in subsection (a) makes use of, builds upon, and, as appropriate, integrates with and does not duplicate, other efforts of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense relating to cybersecurity, including the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774ee612-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774ee613-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Cybersecurity Collaboration Center and Enduring Security Framework of the National Security Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y774ee614-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The office for joint cyber planning of the Department of Homeland Security.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774ee615-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of Trade Secrets and Proprietary Information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commander of United States Cyber Command shall ensure that any trade secret or proprietary information of a private sector entity engaged with the Department of Defense through the process established under subsection (a) that is made known to the Department pursuant to such process remains private and protected unless otherwise explicitly authorized by such entity.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y774ee616-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1508/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize United States Cyber Command to conduct operations inside the United States or for private sector entities to conduct offensive cyber activities outside the United States, except to the extent such operations or activities are permitted by a provision of law in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e75708" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1509">SEC. 1509. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF CYBER POSTURE AND OPERATIONAL ASSUMPTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OF TARGETING STRATEGIES AND SUPPORTING CAPABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7750bad7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Cyber Posture of Adversaries and Operational Assumptions of United States Government</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bad8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7750bad9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of United States Cyber Command, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, shall jointly sponsor or conduct an assessment, including, if appropriate, a war-game or tabletop exercise, of the current and emerging offensive and defensive cyber posture of adversaries of the United States and the current operational assumptions and plans of the Armed Forces for offensive cyber operations during potential crises or conflict.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bada-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7750badb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include consideration of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750badc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Changes to strategies, operational concepts, operational preparation of the environment, and rules of engagement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750badd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Opportunities provided by armed forces in theaters of operations and other innovative alternatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bade-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Changes in intelligence community (as such term is defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>)) targeting and operations in support of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750badf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Adversary capabilities to deny or degrade United States activities in cyberspace.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2034">135 STAT. 2034</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bae0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Adversaries’ targeting of United States critical infrastructure and implications for United States policy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bae1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Potential effect of emerging technologies, such as fifth generation mobile networks, expanded use of cloud information technology services, and artificial intelligence.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bae2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Changes in Department of Defense organizational design.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bae3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/a/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>The effect of private sector cybersecurity research.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bae4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Adequacy of intelligence support to cyberspace operations by Combat Support Agencies and Service Intelligence Centers.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7750bae5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Targeting Strategies, Supporting Capabilities, and Operational Concepts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bae6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7750bae7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bae8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7750bae9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>assess and establish the capabilities, capacities, tools, and tactics required to support targeting strategies for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750baea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>day-to-day persistent engagement of adversaries, including support to information operations;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750baeb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>support to geographic combatant commanders at the onset of hostilities and during sustained conflict; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750baec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>deterrence of attacks on United States critical infrastructure, including the threat of counter value responses;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750baed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>develop future cyber targeting strategies and capabilities across the categories of cyber missions and targets with respect to which—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750baee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>time-consuming and human effort-intensive stealthy operations are required to acquire and maintain access to targets, and the mission is so important it is worthwhile to expend such efforts to hold such targets at risk;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750baef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>target prosecution requires unique access and exploitation tools and technologies, and the target importance justifies the efforts, time, and expense relating thereto;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750baf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>operational circumstances do not allow for and do not require spending the time and human effort required for stealthy, nonattributable, and continuous access to targets;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750baf1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>capabilities are needed to rapidly prosecute targets that have not been previously planned and that can be accessed and exploited using known, available tools and techniques; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750baf2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>targets may be prosecuted with the aid of automated techniques to achieve speed, mass, and scale;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750baf3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>develop strategies for appropriate utilization of Cyber Mission Teams in support of combatant command objectives as—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750baf4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>adjuncts to or substitutes for kinetic operations; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750baf5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>independent means to achieve novel tactical, operational, and strategic objectives; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2035">135 STAT. 2035</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750baf6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>develop collection and analytic support strategies for the service intelligence centers to assist operations by United States Cyber Command and the Service Cyber Components.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750baf7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing required</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750baf8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7750baf9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which all activities required under paragraph (1) have been completed, the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on such activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bafa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The briefing provided pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bafb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7750bafc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7750bafd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for such legislative or administrative action as the Commander of United States Cyber Command considers necessary to address capability shortcomings.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bafe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Plans to address such capability shortcomings.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7750baff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Country-specific Access Strategies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7750bb01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date on which all activities required under subsection (b)(1) have been completed, the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall complete development of country-specific access strategies for the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the Islamic Republic of Iran.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each country-specific access strategy developed under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Specification of desired and required—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>outcomes;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>cyber warfighting architecture, including—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>tools and redirectors;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>access platforms; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>data analytics, modeling, and simulation capacity;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>specific means to achieve and maintain persistent access and conduct command and control and exfiltration against hard targets and in operationally challenging environments across the continuum of conflict;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>operational partnerships with allies;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb0c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>rules of engagement;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb0d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>personnel, training, and equipment; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb0e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/A/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><content>targeting strategies, including strategies that do not demand deliberate targeting and precise access to achieve effects; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb0f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7750bb10-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7750bb11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations for such policy or resourcing changes as the Commander of United States Cyber Command considers appropriate to address access shortfalls.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commander of United States Cyber Command shall develop the country-specific access strategies under paragraph (1) independently but in consultation with the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Director of the National Security Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2036">135 STAT. 2036</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The Commanders of all other combatant commands.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7750bb1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon completion of the country-specific access strategies under paragraph (1), the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall provide the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on such strategies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7750bb1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1509/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>critical infrastructure</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s1016/e">section 1016(e) of Public Law 107–56</ref> (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5195c/e">42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e76111" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1510">SEC. 1510. </num><heading>ASSESSING CAPABILITIES TO COUNTER ADVERSARY USE OF RANSOMWARE, CAPABILITIES, AND INFRASTRUCTURE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77517e6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77517e6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comprehensive Assessment and Recommendations Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77517e6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>conduct a comprehensive assessment of the policy, capacity, and capabilities of the Department of Defense to diminish and defend the United States from the threat of ransomware attacks, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77517e6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77517e70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>an assessment of the current and potential threats and risks to national and economic security posed by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77517e71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>large-scale and sophisticated criminal cyber enterprises that provide large-scale and sophisticated cyber attack capabilities and infrastructure used to conduct ransomware attacks; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77517e72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>organizations that conduct or could conduct ransomware attacks or other attacks that use the capabilities and infrastructure described in clause (i) on a large scale against important assets and systems in the United States, including critical infrastructure;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77517e73-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77517e74-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>an assessment of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77517e75-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the threat posed to the Department of Defense Information Network and the United States by the large-scale and sophisticated criminal cyber enterprises, capabilities, and infrastructure described in subparagraph (A); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77517e76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>the current and potential role of United States Cyber Command in addressing the threat referred to in clause (i) including—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77517e77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the threshold at which United States Cyber Command should respond to such a threat; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77517e78-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the capacity for United States Cyber Command to respond to such a threat without harmful effects on other United States Cyber Command missions;</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77517e79-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>an identification of the current and potential Department efforts, processes, and capabilities to deter and <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2037">135 STAT. 2037</page> counter the threat referred to in subparagraph (B)(i), including through offensive cyber effects operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77517e7a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77517e7b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the application of the defend forward and persistent engagement operational concepts and capabilities of the Department to deter and counter the threat of ransomware attacks against the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77517e7c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>a description of the efforts of the Department in interagency processes, and joint collaboration with allies and partners of the United States, to address the growing threat from large-scale and sophisticated criminal cyber enterprises that conduct ransomware attacks and could conduct attacks with other objectives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77517e7d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77517e7e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>a determination of the extent to which the governments of countries in which large-scale and sophisticated criminal cyber enterprises are principally located are tolerating the activities of such enterprises, have interactions with such enterprises, could direct their operations, and could suppress such enterprises;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77517e7f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77517e80-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment as to whether the large-scale and sophisticated criminal cyber enterprises described in subparagraph (F) are perfecting and practicing attack techniques and capabilities at scale that can be co-opted and placed in the service of the country in which such enterprises are principally located; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77517e81-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>identification of such legislative or administrative action as may be necessary to more effectively counter the threat of ransomware attacks; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77517e82-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77517e83-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77517e84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>develop recommendations for the Department to build capabilities to develop and execute innovative methods to deter and counter the threat of ransomware attacks prior to and in response to the launching of such attacks.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77517e85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77517e86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 210 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the comprehensive assessment completed under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and the recommendations developed under paragraph (2) of such subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77517e87-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1510/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>critical infrastructure</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s1016/e">section 1016(e) of Public Law 107–56</ref> (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5195c/e">42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e76262" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1511">SEC. 1511. </num><heading>COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CYBERSECURITY CAPABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77528ff8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77528ff9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77528ffa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comparative Analysis Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) of the Department of Defense, in consultation with the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the Chief Information Officers of each of the military departments, shall jointly sponsor a comparative analysis, to be conducted by the Director of the National Security Agency and the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency, of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77528ffb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The cybersecurity tools, applications, and capabilities offered as options on enterprise software agreements for cloud-based productivity and collaboration suites, such as is offered under the Defense Enterprise Office Solution and Enterprise Software Agreement contracts with Department of Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2038">135 STAT. 2038</page> components, relative to the cybersecurity tools, applications, and capabilities that are currently deployed in, or required by, the Department to conduct—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77528ffc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>asset discovery;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77528ffd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>vulnerability scanning;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77528ffe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>conditional access (also known as “comply-to-connect”);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77528fff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>event correlation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529000-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>patch management and remediation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529001-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>endpoint query and control;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529002-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>endpoint detection and response;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529003-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>data rights management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529004-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>data loss prevention;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529005-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>data tagging;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529006-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>data encryption;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529007-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/L" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">(L) </num><content>security information and event management; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529008-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/1/M" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="M">(M) </num><content>security orchestration, automation, and response.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529009-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) system, and associated capabilities to enforce the principle of least privilege access, offered as an existing option on an enterprise software agreement described in paragraph (1), relative to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7752900a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the requirements of such system described in the Zero Trust Reference Architecture of the Department; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7752900b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the requirements of such system under development by the Defense Information Systems Agency.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7752900c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The artificial intelligence and machine-learning capabilities associated with the tools, applications, and capabilities described in paragraphs (1) and (2), and the ability to host Government or third-party artificial intelligence and machine-learning algorithms pursuant to contracts referred to in paragraph (1) for such tools, applications, and capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7752900d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The network consolidation and segmentation capabilities offered on the enterprise software agreements described in paragraph (1) relative to capabilities projected in the Zero Trust Reference Architecture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7752900e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The automated orchestration and interoperability among the tools, applications, and capabilities described in paragraphs (1) through (4).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7752900f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Comparative Analysis</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The comparative analysis conducted under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529010-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529011-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Performance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529012-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Sustainment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529013-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Scalability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529014-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Training requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529015-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Maturity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529016-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Human effort requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529017-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Speed of integrated operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529018-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Ability to operate on multiple operating systems and in multiple cloud environments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77529019-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Such other matters as the Chief Information Officer and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation consider appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7752901a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1511/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7752901b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the comparative analysis required under subsection (a) <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2039">135 STAT. 2039</page> is completed, the Chief Information Officer and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) of the Department of Defense shall jointly provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the findings of the Chief Information Officer and the Director with respect to such analysis, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Chief Information Officer and the Director may have with respect to the matters covered by such analysis.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e76464" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1512" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1512">SEC. 1512. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO RECEIVE CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT AND SERVICES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7752b62c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2012">Section 2012 of title 10, United States Code</ref> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7752b62d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1512/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7752b62e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1512/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7752b62f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1512/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7752dd40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Owners and operators of critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s1016/e">section 1016(e) of Public Law 107–56</ref> (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5195c/e">42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)</ref>)).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7752dd41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1512/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y7752dd42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Procedures to ensure that assistance provided to an entity specified in subsection (e)(3) is provided in a manner that is consistent with similar assistance provided under authorities applicable to other Federal departments and agencies, including the authorities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security pursuant to title XXII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s651/etseq">6 U.S.C. 651 et seq.</ref>).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e76534" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1513" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1513">SEC. 1513. </num><heading>REPORT ON POTENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FOR INCREASING THE AWARENESS OF THE CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY OF CYBER THREATS AND VULNERABILITIES AFFECTING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77532b63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1513/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77532b64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77532b65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77532b66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Director, shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report that provides recommendations on how the Department of Defense can improve support and assistance to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security to increase awareness of cyber threats and vulnerabilities affecting information technology and networks supporting critical infrastructure within the United States, including critical infrastructure of the Department and critical infrastructure relating to the defense of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77532b67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1513/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77532b68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77532b69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1513/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>assess and identify areas in which the Department of Defense could provide support or assistance, including through information sharing and voluntary network monitoring programs, to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to expand or increase technical understanding and <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2040">135 STAT. 2040</page> awareness of cyber threats and vulnerabilities affecting critical infrastructure;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77532b6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1513/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>identify and assess any legal, policy, organizational, or technical barriers to carrying out paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77532b6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1513/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>assess and describe any legal or policy changes necessary to enable the Department to carry out paragraph (1) while preserving privacy and civil liberties;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77532b6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1513/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>assess and describe the budgetary and other resource effects on the Department of carrying out paragraph (1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77532b6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1513/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>provide a notional time-phased plan, including milestones, to enable the Department to carry out paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77532b6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stA/s1513/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Critical Infrastructure Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>critical infrastructure</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/pl/107/56/s1016/e">section 1016(e) of Public Law 107–56</ref> (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5195c/e">42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e76614" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Matters Related to Department of Defense Cybersecurity and Information Technology</heading> <section id="d39579e76619" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1521">SEC. 1521. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7753527f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ENTERPRISE-WIDE PROCUREMENT OF CYBER DATA PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7753eec0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7753eec1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate an executive agent for Department of Defense-wide procurement of cyber data products and services. The executive agent shall establish a program management office responsible for such procurement, and the program manager of such program office shall be responsible for the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eec2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Surveying components of the Department for the cyber data products and services needs of such components.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eec3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Conducting market research of cyber data products and services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eec4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Developing or facilitating development of requirements, both independently and through consultation with components, for the acquisition of cyber data products and services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eec5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Developing and instituting model contract language for the acquisition of cyber data products and services, including contract language that facilitates components’ requirements for ingesting, sharing, using and reusing, structuring, and analyzing data derived from such products and services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eec6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Conducting procurement of cyber data products and services on behalf of the Department of Defense, including negotiating contracts with a fixed number of licenses based on aggregate component demand and negotiation of extensible contracts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eec7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>Carrying out the responsibilities specified in paragraphs (1) through (5) with respect to the cyber data products and services needs of the Cyberspace Operations Forces, such as cyber data products and services germane to cyberspace topology and identification of adversary threat activity and infrastructure, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eec8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/a/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>facilitating the development of cyber data products and services requirements for the Cyberspace Operations Forces, conducting market research regarding the future cyber data products and services needs of the Cyberspace <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2041">135 STAT. 2041</page> Operations Forces, and conducting acquisitions pursuant to such requirements and market research;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eec9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/a/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>coordinating cyber data products and services acquisition and management activities with Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture acquisition and management activities, including activities germane to data storage, data management, and development of analytics;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eeca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/a/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>implementing relevant Department of Defense and United States Cyber Command policy germane to acquisition of cyber data products and services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eecb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/a/6/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>leading or informing the integration of relevant datasets and services, including Government-produced threat data, commercial cyber threat information, collateral telemetry data, topology-relevant data, sensor data, and partner-provided data; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eecc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/a/6/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>facilitating the development of tradecraft and operational workflows based on relevant cyber data products and services.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7753eecd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>In implementing this section, each component of the Department of Defense shall coordinate its cyber data products and services requirements and potential procurement plans relating to such products and services with the program management office established pursuant to subsection (a) so as to enable such office to determine if satisfying such requirements or procurement of such products and services on an enterprise-wide basis would serve the best interests of the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7753eece-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7753eecf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning not later than 540 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, no component of the Department of Defense may independently procure a cyber data product or service that has been procured by the program management office established pursuant to subsection (a), unless—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eed0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>such component is able to procure such product or service at a lower per-unit price than that available through such office; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7753eed1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>such office has approved such independent purchase.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7753eed2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>United States Cyber Command and the National Security Agency may conduct joint procurements of products and services, including cyber data products and services, except that the requirements of subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to the National Security Agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7753eed3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1521/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>cyber data products and services</term>” means commercially-available datasets and analytic services germane to offensive cyber, defensive cyber, and DODIN operations, including products and services that provide technical data, indicators, and analytic services relating to the targets, infrastructure, tools, and tactics, techniques, and procedures of cyber threats.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e76751" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1522" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1522">SEC. 1522. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775415e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4571">10 USC 4571 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>LEGACY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND SYSTEMS ACCOUNTABILITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77546405-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1522/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77546406-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force shall each initiate efforts to identify legacy applications, software, and information technology within their respective Departments and eliminate any such application, software, or information technology that is no longer required.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2042">135 STAT. 2042</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77546407-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1522/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To carry out subsection (a), that Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force shall each document the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77546408-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1522/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An identification of the applications, software, and information technologies that are considered active or operational, but which are judged to no longer be required by the respective Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77546409-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1522/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Information relating to the sources of funding for the applications, software, and information technologies identified pursuant to paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7754640a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1522/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An identification of the senior official responsible for each such application, software, or information technology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7754640b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1522/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7754640c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to discontinue use and funding for each such application, software, or information technology.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7754640d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1522/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7754640e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>Any effort substantially similar to that described in subsections (a) and (b) that is being carried out by the Secretary of the Army, Navy, or Air Force as of the date of the enactment of this Act and completed not later 180 days after such date shall be treated as satisfying the requirements under such subsections.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7754640f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1522/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force shall each submit to the congressional defense committees the documentation required under subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e76829" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1523" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1523">SEC. 1523. </num><heading>UPDATE RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77548b20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Paragraph (1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s142/b">section 142(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77548b21-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1523/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(other than with respect to business management)</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77548b22-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1523/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (D) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77548b23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>exercises authority, direction, and control over the Activities of the Cybersecurity Directorate, or any successor organization, of the National Security Agency, funded through the Information Systems Security Program;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e76867" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1524" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1524">SEC. 1524. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77548b24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROTECTIVE DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7754b235-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1524/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7754b236-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure each component of the Department of Defense uses a Protective Domain Name System (PDNS) instantiation offered by the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7754b237-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1524/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemptions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may exempt a component of the Department from using a PDNS instantiation for any reason except with respect to cost or technical application.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7754b238-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1524/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 150 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes information relating to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7754b239-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1524/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>each component of the Department of Defense that uses a PDNS instantiation offered by the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7754b23a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1524/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>each component exempt from using a PDNS instantiation pursuant to subsection (b); and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2043">135 STAT. 2043</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7754b23b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1524/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>efforts to ensure that each PDNS instantiation offered by the Department connects and shares relevant and timely data.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e76926" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1525" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1525">SEC. 1525. </num><heading>CYBERSECURITY OF WEAPON SYSTEMS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7754d94c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Section 1640 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7754d94d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than August 30, 2022, and annually thereafter through 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report on the work of the Program, including information relating to staffing and accomplishments.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e76957" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1526" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1526">SEC. 1526. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7755005e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Section 1648 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755005f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1526/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>February 1, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>180 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77550060-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1526/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (4) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77552771-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>Definitions for ‘Controlled Unclassified Information’ (CUI) and ‘For Official Use Only’ (FOUO), policies regarding protecting information designated as either of such, and an explanation of the ‘DoD CUI Program’ and Department of Defense compliance with the responsibilities specified in Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5200.48, ‘Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI),’ including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77552772-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The extent to which the Department of Defense is identifying whether information is CUI via a contracting vehicle and marking documents, material, and media containing such information in a clear and consistent manner.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77552773-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Recommended regulatory or policy changes to ensure consistency and clarity in CUI identification and marking requirements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77552774-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Circumstances under which commercial information is considered CUI, and any impacts to the commercial supply chain associated with security and marking requirements pursuant to this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77552775-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Benefits and drawbacks of requiring all CUI to be marked with a unique CUI legend, versus requiring that all data marked with an appropriate restricted legend be handled as CUI.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77552776-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>The extent to which the Department of Defense clearly delineates Federal Contract Information (FCI) from CUI.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77552777-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Examples or scenarios to illustrate information that is and is not CUI.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e77032" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1527">SEC. 1527. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77552778-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CYBER DATA MANAGEMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7755c3b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commander of United States Cyber Command and the Secretaries of the military departments, in coordination with the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary, the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Data Officer of the Department of Defense, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2044">135 STAT. 2044</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>access, acquire, and use mission-relevant data to support offensive cyber, defensive cyber, and DODIN operations from the intelligence community, other elements of the Department of Defense, and the private sector;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>develop policy, processes, and operating procedures governing the access, ingest, structure, storage, analysis, and combination of mission-relevant data, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>intelligence data;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>internet traffic, topology, and activity data;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>cyber threat information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Department of Defense Information Network sensor, tool, routing infrastructure, and endpoint data; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>other data management and analytic platforms pertinent to United States Cyber Command missions that align with the principles of Joint All Domain Command and Control;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>pilot efforts to develop operational workflows and tactics, techniques, and procedures for the operational use of mission-relevant data by the Cyberspace Operations Forces; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7755c3c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluate data management platforms used to carry out paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) to ensure such platforms operate consistently with the Deputy Secretary of Defense’s Data Decrees signed on May 5, 2021.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7755c3c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Roles and Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7755c3c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of United States Cyber Command and the Secretaries of the military departments, in coordination with the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary, the Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer of the Department of Defense, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall establish the specific roles and responsibilities of the following in implementing each of the tasks required under subsection (a):</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>United States Cyber Command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Program offices responsible for the components of the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The military services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Entities in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Any other program office, headquarters element, or operational component newly instantiated or determined relevant by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7755c3cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1527/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7755c3cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 300 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the roles and responsibilities established under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e77160" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1528">SEC. 1528. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7755eade-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ZERO TRUST STRATEGY, PRINCIPLES, MODEL ARCHITECTURE, AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775a7ebf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775a7ec0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense and the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall jointly develop a zero trust strategy, principles, and a model architecture to be implemented across the Department of Defense Information Network, including classified networks, operational technology, and weapon systems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775a7ec1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy, Principles, and Model Architecture Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The zero trust strategy, principles, and model architecture <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2045">135 STAT. 2045</page> required under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ec2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Prioritized policies and procedures for establishing implementations of mature zero trust enabling capabilities within on-premises, hybrid, and pure cloud environments, including access control policies that determine which persona or device shall have access to which resources and the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ec3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Identity, credential, and access management.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ec4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Macro and micro network segmentation, whether in virtual, logical, or physical environments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ec5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Traffic inspection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ec6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Application security and containment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ec7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Transmission, ingest, storage, and real-time analysis of cybersecurity metadata endpoints, networks, and storage devices.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ec8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Data management, data rights management, and access controls.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ec9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>End-to-end encryption.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7eca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>User access and behavioral monitoring, logging, and analysis.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ecb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Data loss detection and prevention methodologies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ecc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>Least privilege, including system or network administrator privileges.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ecd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>Endpoint cybersecurity, including secure host, endpoint detection and response, and comply-to-connect requirements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ece-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/L" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">(L) </num><content>Automation and orchestration.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ecf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/1/M" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="M">(M) </num><content>Configuration management of virtual machines, devices, servers, routers, and similar to be maintained on a single virtual device approved list (VDL).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ed0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Policies specific to operational technology, critical data, infrastructures, weapon systems, and classified networks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ed1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Specification of enterprise-wide acquisitions of capabilities conducted or to be conducted pursuant to the policies referred to in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ed2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Specification of standard zero trust principles supporting reference architectures and metrics-based assessment plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ed3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>Roles, responsibilities, functions, and operational workflows of zero trust cybersecurity architecture and information technology personnel—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ed4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>at combatant commands, military services, and defense agencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ed5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Joint Forces Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775a7ed6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Architecture Development and Implementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing and implementing the zero trust strategy, principles, and model architecture required under subsection (a), the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense and the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ed7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>coordinate with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ed8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ed9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Director of the National Security Agency Cybersecurity Directorate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7eda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2046">135 STAT. 2046</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7edb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Chief Information Officer of each military service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7edc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the Commanders of the cyber components of the military services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7edd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the Principal Cyber Advisor of each military service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ede-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>the Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7edf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>any other component of the Department of Defense as determined by the Chief Information Officer and the Commander;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ee0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775a7ee1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess the utility of the Joint Regional Security Stacks, automated continuous endpoint monitoring program, assured compliance assessment solution, and each of the defenses at the Internet Access Points for their relevance and applicability to the zero trust architecture and opportunities for integration or divestment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ee2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>employ all available resources, including online training, leveraging commercially available zero trust training material, and other Federal agency training, where feasible, to implement cybersecurity training on zero trust at the—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ee3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>executive level;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ee4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>cybersecurity professional or implementer level; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ee5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>general knowledge levels for Department of Defense users;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ee6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>facilitate cyber protection team and cybersecurity service provider threat hunting and discovery of novel adversary activity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ee7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775a7ee8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess and implement means to effect Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network’s automated command and control of the entire Department of Defense Information Network;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ee9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775a7eea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess the potential of and, as appropriate, encourage, use of third-party cybersecurity-as-a-service models;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7eeb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>engage with and conduct outreach to industry, academia, international partners, and other departments and agencies of the Federal Government on issues relating to deployment of zero trust architectures;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7eec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775a7eed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess the current Comply-to-Connect Plan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7eee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775a7eef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><chapeau>review past and conduct additional pilots to guide development, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ef0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/9/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>utilization of networks designated for testing and accreditation under section 1658 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ef1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/9/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>use of automated red team products for assessment of pilot architectures; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ef2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/c/9/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>accreditation of piloted cybersecurity products for enterprise use in accordance with the findings on enterprise accreditation standards conducted pursuant to section 1654 of such Act (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775a7ef3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Plans</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ef4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775a7ef5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the finalization of the zero trust strategy, principles, and model architecture required under subsection (a), the head of each military department and the head of each component of the Department of Defense shall transmit to the Chief Information Officer of <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2047">135 STAT. 2047</page> the Department and the Commander of Joint Forces Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network a draft plan to implement such zero trust strategy, principles, and model architecture across the networks of their respective components and military departments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ef6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each implementation plan transmitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ef7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Specific acquisitions, implementations, instrumentations, and operational workflows to be implemented across unclassified and classified networks, operational technology, and weapon systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ef8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A detailed schedule with target milestones and required expenditures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7ef9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Interim and final metrics, including a phase migration plan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7efa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Identification of additional funding, authorities, and policies, as may be required.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7efb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Requested waivers, exceptions to Department of Defense policy, and expected delays.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775a7efc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Oversight</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7efd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7efe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775a7eff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>assess the implementation plans transmitted pursuant to subsection (d)(1) for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y775a7f00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/e/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>adequacy and responsiveness to the zero trust strategy, principles, and model architecture required under subsection (a); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y775a7f01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/e/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>appropriate use of enterprise-wide acquisitions;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7f02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensure, at a high level, the interoperability and compatibility of individual components’ Solutions Architectures, including the leveraging of enterprise capabilities where appropriate through standards derivation, policy, and reviews;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7f03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/e/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>use the annual investment guidance of the Chief to ensure appropriate implementation of such plans, including appropriate use of enterprise-wide acquisitions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7f04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/e/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>track use of waivers and exceptions to policy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7f05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/e/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>use the Cybersecurity Scorecard to track and drive implementation of Department components; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7f06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/e/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>leverage the authorities of the Commander of Joint Forces Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network and the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency to begin implementation of such zero trust strategy, principles, and model architecture.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7f07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775a7f08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775a7f09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessments of funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2024, and annually thereafter, each Principal Cyber Advisor of a military service shall include in the annual budget certification of such military service, as required by section 1657(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s391">10 U.S.C. 391 note</ref>), an assessment of the adequacy of funding requested for each proposed budget for the purposes of carrying out the implementation plan for such military service under subsection (d)(1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775a7f0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial Briefings</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/2048">135 STAT. 2048</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7f0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775a7f0c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">On model architecture</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after finalizing the zero trust strategy, principles, and model architecture required under subsection (a), the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense and the Commander of Joint Forces Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such zero trust strategy, principles, and model architecture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775a7f0d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775a7f0e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">On implementation plans</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the receipt by the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense of an implementation plan transmitted pursuant to subsection (d)(1), the secretary of a military department, in the case of an implementation plan pertaining to a military department or a military service, or the Chief Information Officer of the Department, in the case of an implementation plan pertaining to a remaining component of the Department, as the case may be, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such implementation plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775aa61f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1528/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775aa620-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective February 1, 2022, at each of the annual cybersecurity budget review briefings of the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense and the military services for congressional staff, until January 1, 2030, the Chief Information Officer and the head of each of the military services shall provide updates on the implementation in their respective networks of the zero trust strategy, principles, and model architecture.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e77642" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1529">SEC. 1529. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775aa621-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR AUTOMATED SECURITY VALIDATION TOOLS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775b4262-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775b4263-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration Program Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2024, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, acting through the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency of the Department, shall complete a demonstration program to demonstrate and assess an automated security validation capability to assist the Department by—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b4264-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>mitigating cyber hygiene challenges;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b4265-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>supporting ongoing efforts of the Department to assess weapon systems resiliency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b4266-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>quantifying enterprise security effectiveness of enterprise security controls, to inform future acquisition decisions of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b4267-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>assisting portfolio managers with balancing capability costs and capability coverage of the threat landscape; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b4268-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>supporting the Department’s Cybersecurity Analysis and Review threat framework.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775b4269-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing capabilities for the demonstration program required under subsection (a), the Chief Information Officer shall consider—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b426a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>integration into automated security validation tools of advanced commercially available threat intelligence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b426b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>metrics and scoring of security controls;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b426c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>cyber analysis, cyber campaign tracking, and cybersecurity information sharing;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b426d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>integration into cybersecurity enclaves and existing cybersecurity controls of security instrumentation and testing capability;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b426e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>endpoint sandboxing; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2049">135 STAT. 2049</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b426f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>use of actual adversary attack methodologies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775b4270-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Military Services</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the demonstration program required under subsection (a), the Chief Information Officer, acting through the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency, shall coordinate demonstration program activities with complementary efforts on-going within the military services, defense agencies, and field agencies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775b4271-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Capability Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the demonstration program required under subsection (a), the Chief Information Officer, acting through the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency and in coordination with the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, shall perform operational testing to evaluate the operational effectiveness, suitability, and cybersecurity of the capabilities developed under the demonstration program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775b4272-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775b4273-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b4274-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2022, the Chief Information Officer shall brief the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on the plans and status of the Chief Information Officer with respect to the demonstration program required under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775b4275-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1529/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 31, 2024, the Chief Information Officer shall brief the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on the results and findings of the Chief Information Officer with respect to the demonstration program required under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e77781" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1530">SEC. 1530. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES TO ADVISE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ON CYBERSECURITY MATTERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x775bb7a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s391">10 U.S.C. 391 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775bb7a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775bb7a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>one or more consortia</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a consortium</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775bb7a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or consortia</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775bb7aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or consortia</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775bb7ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775bb7ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y775bdebd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of administrative chair</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established pursuant to subsection (a).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775bdebe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775bdebf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775bdec0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2), as so redesignated—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y775bdec1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/3/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y775bdec2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/3/D/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Each administrative</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The administrative</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y775bdec3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/3/D/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a consortium</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the consortium</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y775bdec4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/3/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for the term specified by the Secretary under paragraph (1)</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2050">135 STAT. 2050</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775bdec5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (3), as so redesignated, to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y775bdec6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775bdec7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive committee</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the administrative chair, may form an executive committee for the consortium that is comprised of representatives of the Federal Government to assist the chair with the management and functions of the consortium.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775bdec8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1530/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (d) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775bdec9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall meet with such members of the consortium as the Secretary considers appropriate, not less frequently than twice each year or at such periodicity as is agreed to by the Secretary and the consortium.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e77964" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1531">SEC. 1531. </num><heading>DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN AND WORKING GROUP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775d174a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775d174b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the working group established under subsection (d)(1), shall develop a plan for the establishment of a modern information technology infrastructure that supports state of the art tools and modern processes to enable effective and efficient development, testing, fielding, and continuous updating of artificial intelligence-capabilities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775d174c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan developed pursuant to subsection (a) shall include at a minimum the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d174d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A technical plan and guidance for necessary technical investments in the infrastructure described in subsection (a) that address critical technical issues, including issues relating to common interfaces, authentication, applications, platforms, software, hardware, and data infrastructure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d174e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A governance structure, together with associated policies and guidance, to support the implementation throughout the Department of such plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d174f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Identification and minimum viable instantiations of prototypical development and platform environments with such infrastructure, including enterprise data sets assembled under subsection (e).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775d1750-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Harmonization With Departmental Efforts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan developed pursuant to subsection (a) shall include a description of the aggregated and consolidated financial and personnel requirements necessary to implement each of the following Department of Defense documents:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1751-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Department of Defense Digital Modernization Strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1752-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Department of Defense Data Strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1753-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Department of Defense Cloud Strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1754-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Department of Defense Software Modernization Strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1755-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The Department-wide software science and technology strategy required under section 255 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223a">10 U.S.C. 2223a note</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1756-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence Data Initiative.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1757-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The Joint All-Domain Command and Control Strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1758-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/c/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Such other documents as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775d1759-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Working Group</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/2051">135 STAT. 2051</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d175a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775d175b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a working group on digital development infrastructure implementation to develop the plan required under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d175c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The working group established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of individuals selected by the Secretary of Defense to represent each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d175d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Office of Chief Data Officer (CDO).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d175e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Component Offices of Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d175f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1760-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (OUSD (R&E)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1761-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD (A&S)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1762-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (OUSD (I&S)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1763-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Service Acquisition Executives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1764-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>The Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1765-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>The office of the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1766-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>Digital development infrastructure programs, including the appropriate activities of the military services and defense agencies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1767-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/2/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>Such other officials of the Department of Defense as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1768-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>The chairperson of the working group established under paragraph (1) shall be the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, or such other official as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1769-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The working group shall consult with such experts outside of the Department of Defense as the working group considers necessary to develop the plan required under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775d176a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategic Data Node</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To enable efficient access to enterprise data sets referred to in subsection (b)(3) for users with authorized access, the Secretary of Defense shall assemble such enterprise data sets in the following areas:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d176b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Human resources.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d176c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Budget and finance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d176d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Acquisition.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d176e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Logistics.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d176f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/e/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Real estate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1770-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/e/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Health care.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775d1771-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/e/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Such other areas as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775d1772-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1531/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the development of the plan required under subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2052">135 STAT. 2052</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e78224" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1532">SEC. 1532. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775d1773-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2191">10 USC 2191 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>STUDY REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF A DESIGNATED CENTRAL PROGRAM OFFICE TO OVERSEE ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS RELATING TO ESTABLISHING CYBER TALENT ACROSS THE DEPARTMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775dd9c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775dd9c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a study regarding the need, feasibility, and advisability of establishing within the Department of Defense a designated central program office responsible for overseeing covered academic engagement programs across the Department. Such study shall examine the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775dd9c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Whether the Department’s cyber-focused academic engagement needs more coherence, additional coordination, or improved management, and whether a designated central program office would provide such benefits.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775dd9c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>How such a designated central program office would coordinate and harmonize Department programs relating to covered academic engagement programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775dd9c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Metrics such office would use to measure the effectiveness of covered academic engagement programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775dd9c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Whether such an office is necessary to serve as an identifiable entry point to the Department by the academic community.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775dd9ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Whether the cyber discipline with respect to academic engagement should be treated separately from other STEM fields.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775dd9cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>How such an office would interact with the consortium universities (established pursuant to section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s391">10 U.S.C. 391 note</ref>)) to assist the Secretary on cybersecurity matters.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775dd9cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Whether the establishment of such an office would have an estimated net savings for the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775dd9cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall consult with and solicit recommendations from academic institutions and stakeholders, including primary, secondary, and post-secondary educational institutions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775dd9ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775dd9cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall make a determination regarding the establishment within the Department of Defense of a designated central program office responsible for overseeing covered academic engagement programs across the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775dd9d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Defense makes an affirmative determination in accordance with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall establish within the Department of Defense a designated central program office responsible for overseeing covered academic programs across the Department. Not later than 180 days<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775dd9d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775dd9d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote> after such a determination, the Secretary shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to so establish such an office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775dd9d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775dd9d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Negative determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary of Defense makes a negative determination in accordance with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2053">135 STAT. 2053</page> committees notice of such determination, together with a justification for such determination. Such justification shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e00e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>how the Secretary intends to coordinate and harmonize covered academic engagement programs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e00e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>measures to determine effectiveness of covered academic engagement programs absent a designated central program office responsible for overseeing covered academic programs across the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775e00e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that updates the matters required for inclusion in the reports required pursuant to section 1649 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>) and section 1726(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775e00e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered academic engagement program</term>” means each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e00e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Primary, secondary, or post-secondary education programs with a cyber focus.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e00ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Recruitment or retention programs for Department of Defense cyberspace personnel, including scholarship programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e00eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Academic partnerships focused on establishing cyber talent.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e00ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1532/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Cyber enrichment programs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e78400" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1533">SEC. 1533. </num><heading>REPORT ON THE CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775e761d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775e761e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775e761f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775e7620-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 the plans and recommendations of the Secretary for the Cyber Maturity Model Certification program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775e7621-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e7622-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The programmatic changes required in the Cyber Maturity Model Certification program to address the plans and recommendations of the Secretary of Defense referred to in such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e7623-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The strategy of the Secretary for rulemaking for such program and the process for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification rule.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e7624-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The budget and resources required to support such program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e7625-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A plan for communication and coordination with the defense industrial base regarding such program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e7626-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The coordination needed within the Department of Defense and between Federal agencies for such program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e7627-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The applicability of such program requirements to universities and academic partners of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e7628-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>A plan for communication and coordination with such universities and academic partners regarding such program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e7629-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Plans and explicit public announcement of processes for reimbursement of cybersecurity compliance expenses for <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2054">135 STAT. 2054</page> small and non-traditional businesses in the defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e762a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Plans for ensuring that persons seeking a Department contract for the first time are not required to expend funds to acquire cybersecurity capabilities and a certification required to perform under a contract as a precondition for bidding on such a contract without reimbursement in the event that such persons do not receive a contract award.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e762b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Clarification of roles and responsibilities of prime contractors for assisting and managing cybersecurity performance of subcontractors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775e762c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1533/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Such additional matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e78491" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1534" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1534">SEC. 1534. </num><heading>DEADLINE FOR REPORTS ON ASSESSMENT OF CYBER RESILIENCY OF NUCLEAR COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x775ec44d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s499">section 499 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ec44e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1534/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Report</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Reports</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ec44f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1534/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ec450-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1534/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Commanders</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>For each assessment conducted under subsection (a), the Commanders</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ec451-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1534/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the assessment required by subsection (a)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the assessment</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ec452-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1534/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the report</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each report</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ec453-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1534/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ec454-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1534/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than 90 days after the date of the submission of a report under paragraph (1), the Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ec455-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stB/s1534/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>required by paragraph (1)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e78590" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Matters Related to Federal Cybersecurity</heading> <section id="d39579e78595" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1541">SEC. 1541. </num><heading>CAPABILITIES OF THE CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY TO IDENTIFY THREATS TO INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775f3986-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2209 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s659">6 U.S.C. 659</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f3987-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)(1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f3988-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (G), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and;</quotedText>” after the semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f3989-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (H), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after the semicolon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f398a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y775f609b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>activities of the Center address the security of both information technology and operational technology, including industrial control systems;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f609c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775f87ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="q">“(q) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Industrial Control Systems</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall maintain capabilities to identify and address threats and vulnerabilities <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2055">135 STAT. 2055</page> to products and technologies intended for use in the automated control of critical infrastructure processes. In carrying out this subsection, the Director shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f87ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775f87af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>lead Federal Government efforts, in consultation with Sector Risk Management Agencies, as appropriate, to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats to industrial control systems, including supervisory control and data acquisition systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f87b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>maintain threat hunting and incident response capabilities to respond to industrial control system cybersecurity risks and incidents;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f87b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>provide cybersecurity technical assistance to industry end-users, product manufacturers, Sector Risk Management Agencies, other Federal agencies, and other industrial control system stakeholders to identify, evaluate, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f87b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>collect, coordinate, and provide vulnerability information to the industrial control systems community by, as appropriate, working closely with security researchers, industry end-users, product manufacturers, Sector Risk Management Agencies, other Federal agencies, and other industrial control systems stakeholders; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f87b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>conduct such other efforts and assistance as the Secretary determines appropriate.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775f87b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775f87b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every six months thereafter during the subsequent 4-year period, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a briefing on the industrial control systems capabilities of the Agency under section 2209 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s659">6 U.S.C. 659</ref>), as amended by subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775f87b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x775f87b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall review implementation of the requirements of subsections (e)(1)(I) and (p) of section 2209 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s659">6 U.S.C. 659</ref>), as amended by subsection (a), and submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that includes findings and recommendations relating to such implementation. Such report shall include information on the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f87b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Any interagency coordination challenges to the ability of the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security to lead Federal efforts to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats to industrial control systems pursuant to subsection (p)(1) of such section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f87b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The degree to which the Agency has adequate capacity, expertise, and resources to carry out threat hunting and incident response capabilities to mitigate cybersecurity threats to industrial control systems pursuant to subsection (p)(2) of such section, as well as additional resources that would be needed to close any operational gaps in such capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f87ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The extent to which industrial control system stakeholders sought cybersecurity technical assistance from the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2056">135 STAT. 2056</page> Agency pursuant to subsection (p)(3) of such section, and the utility and effectiveness of such technical assistance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775f87bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1541/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The degree to which the Agency works with security researchers and other industrial control systems stakeholders, pursuant to subsection (p)(4) of such section, to provide vulnerability information to the industrial control systems community.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e78764" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1542">SEC. 1542. </num><heading>CYBERSECURITY VULNERABILITIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x775ffcec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 2209 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s659">6 U.S.C. 659</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ffced-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ffcee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (4) through (8) as paragraphs (5) through (9), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ffcef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y775ffcf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the term ‘<term>cybersecurity vulnerability</term>’ has the meaning given the term ‘<term>security vulnerability</term>’ in section 102 of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s1501">6 U.S.C. 1501</ref>);”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ffcf1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ffcf2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y775ffcf3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after the semicolon at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y775ffcf4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y775ffcf5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="y775ffcf6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>sharing mitigation protocols to counter cybersecurity vulnerabilities pursuant to subsection (n), as appropriate; and”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y775ffcf7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and mitigation protocols to counter cybersecurity vulnerabilities in accordance with subparagraph (B), as appropriate,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>with Federal</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ffcf8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (7)(C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sharing</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>share</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ffcf9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (9), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>mitigation protocols to counter cybersecurity vulnerabilities, as appropriate,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>measures,</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ffcfa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (o) as subsection (p); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y775ffcfb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1542/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (n) following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y775ffcfc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="o">“(o) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Protocols to Counter Certain Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may, as appropriate, identify, develop, and disseminate actionable protocols to mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities to information systems and industrial control systems, including in circumstances in which such vulnerabilities exist because software or hardware is no longer supported by a vendor.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e78914" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1543" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1543">SEC. 1543. </num><heading>REPORT ON CYBERSECURITY VULNERABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77604b1d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1543/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on how the Agency carries out subsection (n) of section 2209 of the Homeland Security <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2057">135 STAT. 2057</page> Act of 2002 to coordinate vulnerability disclosures, including disclosures of cybersecurity vulnerabilities (as such term is defined in such section), and subsection (o) of such section to disseminate actionable protocols to mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities to information systems and industrial control systems, that include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77604b1e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1543/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of the policies and procedures relating to the coordination of vulnerability disclosures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77604b1f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1543/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of the levels of activity in furtherance of such subsections (n) and (o) of such section 2209.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77604b20-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1543/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Any plans to make further improvements to how information provided pursuant to such subsections can be shared (as such term is defined in such section 2209) between the Department and industry and other stakeholders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77604b21-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1543/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any available information on the degree to which such information was acted upon by industry and other stakeholders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77604b22-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1543/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of how privacy and civil liberties are preserved in the collection, retention, use, and sharing of vulnerability disclosures.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77604b23-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1543/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e78967" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1544" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1544">SEC. 1544. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77604b24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s663">6 USC 663 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COMPETITION RELATING TO CYBERSECURITY VULNERABILITIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77607235-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote>The Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department, may establish an incentive-based program that allows industry, individuals, academia, and others to compete in identifying remediation solutions for cybersecurity vulnerabilities (as such term is defined in section 2209 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002) to information systems (as such term is defined in such section 2209) and industrial control systems, including supervisory control and data acquisition systems.</content></section> <section id="d39579e78984" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1545" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1545">SEC. 1545. </num><heading>STRATEGY.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77609946-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 2210 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s660">6 U.S.C. 660</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77610e77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Homeland Security Strategy to Improve the Cybersecurity of State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77610e78-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77610e79-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77610e7a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall, in coordination with the heads of appropriate Federal agencies, State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, develop and make publicly available a Homeland Security Strategy to Improve the Cybersecurity of State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7761358b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations and requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The strategy required under subparagraph (A) shall provide recommendations relating to the ways in which the Federal Government should support and promote the ability of State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to identify, mitigate against, protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks (as such term is defined <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2058">135 STAT. 2058</page> in section 2209), cybersecurity threats, and incidents (as such term is defined in section 2209).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7761358c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7761358d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>identify capability gaps in the ability of State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to identify, protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, cybersecurity threats, incidents, and ransomware incidents;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7761358e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>identify Federal resources and capabilities that are available or could be made available to State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to help those governments identify, protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, cybersecurity threats, incidents, and ransomware incidents;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7761358f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77613590-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77613591-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>identify and assess the limitations of Federal resources and capabilities available to State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to help those governments identify, protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, cybersecurity threats, incidents, and ransomware incidents and make recommendations to address such limitations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77613592-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>identify opportunities to improve the coordination of the Agency with Federal and non-Federal entities, such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, to improve—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77613593-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>incident exercises, information sharing and incident notification procedures;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77613594-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the ability for State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to voluntarily adapt and implement guidance in Federal binding operational directives; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77613595-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>opportunities to leverage Federal schedules for cybersecurity investments under <ref href="/us/usc/t40/s502">section 502 of title 40, United States Code</ref>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77613596-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77613597-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77613598-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommend new initiatives the Federal Government should undertake to improve the ability of State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to identify, protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, cybersecurity threats, incidents, and ransomware incidents;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77613599-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>set short-term and long-term goals that will improve the ability of State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to identify, protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, cybersecurity threats, incidents, and ransomware incidents; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7761359a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>set dates, including interim benchmarks, as appropriate for State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to establish baseline capabilities to identify, protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, cybersecurity threats, incidents, and ransomware incidents.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7761359b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing the strategy required under paragraph (1), the Director, in coordination with the heads of appropriate Federal agencies, State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, shall consider—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2059">135 STAT. 2059</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7761359c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>lessons learned from incidents that have affected State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, and exercises with Federal and non-Federal entities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7761359d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the impact of incidents that have affected State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, including the resulting costs to such governments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7761359e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the information related to the interest and ability of state and non-state threat actors to compromise information systems (as such term is defined in section 102 of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s1501">6 U.S.C. 1501</ref>)) owned or operated by State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7761359f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>emerging cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments resulting from the deployment of new technologies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776135a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t44/ch35">Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code</ref> (commonly known as the ‘Paperwork Reduction Act’), shall not apply to any action to implement this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e79166" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1546" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1546">SEC. 1546. </num><heading>CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77615cb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subsection (c) of section 2210 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s660">6 U.S.C. 660</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77615cb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1546/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>regularly update</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>update not less often than biennially</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77615cb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1546/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77615cb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>The Director, in consultation with relevant Sector Risk Management Agencies and the National Cyber Director, shall develop mechanisms to engage with stakeholders to educate such stakeholders regarding Federal Government cybersecurity roles and responsibilities for cyber incident response.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e79203" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1547">SEC. 1547. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77615cb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665h">6 USC 665h</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL CYBER EXERCISE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77622006-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subtitle A of title XXII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s651/etseq">6 U.S.C. 651 et seq.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77629537-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="2220B">“SEC. 2220B. </num><heading class="fontsize12">NATIONAL CYBER EXERCISE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77629538-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77629539-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Agency the National Cyber Exercise Program (referred to in this section as the ‘Exercise Program’) to evaluate the National Cyber Incident Response Plan, and other related plans and strategies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7762953a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7762953b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7762953c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Exercise Program shall be—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7762953d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>based on current risk assessments, including credible threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7762953e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>designed, to the extent practicable, to simulate the partial or complete incapacitation of a government or critical infrastructure network resulting from a cyber incident;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7762953f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>designed to provide for the systematic evaluation of cyber readiness and enhance operational understanding of the cyber incident response system and relevant information sharing agreements; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77629540-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>designed to promptly develop after-action reports and plans that can quickly incorporate lessons learned into future operations.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2060">135 STAT. 2060</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77629541-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Model exercise selection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Exercise Program shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77629542-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>include a selection of model exercises that government and private entities can readily adapt for use; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77629543-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>aid such governments and private entities with the design, implementation, and evaluation of exercises that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77629544-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>conform to the requirements described in subparagraph (A);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77629545-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>are consistent with any applicable national, State, local, or Tribal strategy or plan; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77629546-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>provide for systematic evaluation of readiness.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77629547-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the Exercise Program, the Director may consult with appropriate representatives from Sector Risk Management Agencies, the Office of the National Cyber Director, cybersecurity research stakeholders, and Sector Coordinating Councils.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77629548-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77629549-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>State</term>’ means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and any other territory or possession of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7762954a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Private entity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>private entity</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s1501">6 U.S.C. 1501</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7762954b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the authorities or responsibilities of the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency pursuant to section 648 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s748">6 U.S.C. 748</ref>).”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7762954c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Title XXII Technical and Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7762954d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7762954e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Homeland security act of 2002</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subtitle A of title XXII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s651/etseq">6 U.S.C. 651 et seq.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7762954f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in section 2202(c) (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s652/c">6 U.S.C. 652(c)</ref>)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77629550-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>in paragraph (11), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after the semicolon;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77629551-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in the first paragraph (12) (relating to appointment of a Cybersecurity State Coordinator) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as described in section 2215; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as described in section 2217;</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77629552-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the second paragraph (12) (relating to the .gov internet domain) as paragraph (13); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77629553-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the third paragraph (12) (relating to carrying out such other duties and responsibilities) as paragraph (14);</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77629554-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in the first section 2215 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665">6 U.S.C. 665</ref>; relating to the duties and authorities relating to .gov internet domain), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> the section enumerator and heading to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2061">135 STAT. 2061</page> <quotedContent><section class="indentDown1 firstIndent-2" id="y77629555-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2215">“SEC. 2215. </num><heading class="bold">DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES RELATING TO .GOV INTERNET DOMAIN.”</heading></section> </quotedContent><b>;</b></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7762bc66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in the second section 2215 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665b">6 U.S.C. 665b</ref>; relating to the joint cyber planning office), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> the section enumerator and heading to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="indentDown1 firstIndent-2" id="y7762bc67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2216">“SEC. 2216. </num><heading class="bold">JOINT CYBER PLANNING OFFICE.”</heading></section> </quotedContent><b>;</b></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7762bc68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in the third section 2215 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665c">6 U.S.C. 665c</ref>; relating to the Cybersecurity State Coordinator), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> the section enumerator and heading to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="indentDown1 firstIndent-2" id="y7762bc69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2217">“SEC. 2217. </num><heading class="bold">CYBERSECURITY STATE COORDINATOR.”</heading></section> </quotedContent><b>;</b></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7762bc6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>in the fourth section 2215 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665d">6 U.S.C. 665d</ref>; relating to Sector Risk Management Agencies), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> the section enumerator and heading to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="indentDown1 firstIndent-2" id="y7762bc6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2218">“SEC. 2218. </num><heading class="bold">SECTOR RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCIES.”</heading></section> </quotedContent><b>;</b></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7762bc6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>in section 2216 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665e">6 U.S.C. 665e</ref>; relating to the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> the section enumerator and heading to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="indentDown1 firstIndent-2" id="y7762bc6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2219">“SEC. 2219. </num><heading class="bold">CYBERSECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.”</heading></section> </quotedContent><b>;</b></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7762bc6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>in section 2217 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665f">6 U.S.C. 665f</ref>; relating to Cybersecurity Education and Training Programs), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> the section enumerator and heading to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="indentDown1 firstIndent-2" id="y7762bc6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2220">“SEC. 2220. </num><heading class="bold">CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.”</heading></section> </quotedContent><b>; and</b></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7762bc70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/A/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><content>in section 2218 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665g">6 U.S.C. 665g</ref>; relating to the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> the section enumerator and heading to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7762bc71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="2220A">“SEC. 2220A. </num><heading class="fontsize12">STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM.”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7762bc72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consolidated appropriations act, 2021</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) of section 904(b) of division U of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/260">Public Law 116–260</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of 2002</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Homeland Security Act</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7762bc73-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1547/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 2214 through 2218 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new items:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2214. </designator> <label>National Asset Database.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2215. </designator> <label>Duties and authorities relating to .gov internet domain.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2216. </designator> <label>Joint cyber planning office.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2217. </designator> <label>Cybersecurity State Coordinator.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2218. </designator> <label>Sector Risk Management Agencies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2219. </designator> <label>Cybersecurity Advisory Committee.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2220. </designator> <label>Cybersecurity Education and Training Programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2220A. </designator> <label>State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2220B. </designator> <label>National cyber exercise program.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e79695" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1548" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1548">SEC. 1548. </num><heading>CYBERSENTRY PROGRAM OF THE CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776331a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1548/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Title XXII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s651/etseq">6 U.S.C. 651 et seq.</ref>) is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2062">135 STAT. 2062</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7763a6d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="2220C">“SEC. 2220C. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7763a6d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s665i">6 USC 665i</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize12">CYBERSENTRY PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7763a6d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Agency a program, to be known as ‘CyberSentry’, to provide continuous monitoring and detection of cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure entities that own or operate industrial control systems that support national critical functions, upon request and subject to the consent of such owner or operator.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7763a6d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director, through CyberSentry, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7763a6d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>enter into strategic partnerships with critical infrastructure owners and operators that, in the determination of the Director and subject to the availability of resources, own or operate regionally or nationally significant industrial control systems that support national critical functions, in order to provide technical assistance in the form of continuous monitoring of industrial control systems and the information systems that support such systems and detection of cybersecurity risks to such industrial control systems and other cybersecurity services, as appropriate, based on and subject to the agreement and consent of such owner or operator;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7763a6da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>leverage sensitive or classified intelligence about cybersecurity risks regarding particular sectors, particular adversaries, and trends in tactics, techniques, and procedures to advise critical infrastructure owners and operators regarding mitigation measures and share information as appropriate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7763a6db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>identify cybersecurity risks in the information technology and information systems that support industrial control systems which could be exploited by adversaries attempting to gain access to such industrial control systems, and work with owners and operators to remediate such vulnerabilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7763a6dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>produce aggregated, anonymized analytic products, based on threat hunting and continuous monitoring and detection activities and partnerships, with findings and recommendations that can be disseminated to critical infrastructure owners and operators; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7763a6dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>support activities authorized in accordance with section 1501 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7763a6de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7763a6df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Privacy Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Privacy Officer of the Agency under section 2202(h) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7763a6e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>review the policies, guidelines, and activities of CyberSentry for compliance with all applicable privacy laws, including such laws governing the acquisition, interception, retention, use, and disclosure of communities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7763a6e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7763a6e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report certifying compliance with all applicable privacy laws as referred to in paragraph (1), or identifying any instances of noncompliance with such privacy laws.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7763a6e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Director shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a briefing and written report on implementation of this section.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2063">135 STAT. 2063</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7763a6e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Savings</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to permit the Federal Government to gain access to information of a remote computing service provider to the public or an electronic service provider to the public, the disclosure of which is not permitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2702">section 2702 of title 18, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7763a6e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7763a6e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cybersecurity risk</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>cybersecurity risk</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 2209(a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7763a6e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Industrial control system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>industrial control system</term>’ means an information system used to monitor and/or control industrial processes such as manufacturing, product handling, production, and distribution, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems used to monitor and/or control geographically dispersed assets, distributed control systems (DCSs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and programmable logic controllers that control localized processes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7763a6e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>information system</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 (enacted as division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/113">Public Law 114–113</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s1501/9">6 U.S.C. 1501(9)</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7763a6e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to carry out a program under this section shall terminate on the date that is seven years after the date of the enactment of this section.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7763a6ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1548/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2220B the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2220C. </designator> <label>CyberSentry program.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7763a6eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1548/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuous Monitoring and Detection</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2209(c)(6) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s659">6 U.S.C. 659</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, which may take the form of continuous monitoring and detection of cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure entities that own or operate industrial control systems that support national critical functions</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>mitigation, and remediation</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e79922" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1549">SEC. 1549. </num><heading>STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT RELATING TO INNOVATION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND CYBERSECURITY THREATS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77646a3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Director</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2202(c)(3) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s652">6 U.S.C. 652</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the semicolon at the end and <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> the following: “<quotedText>, including by carrying out a periodic strategic assessment of the related programs and activities of the Agency to ensure such programs and activities contemplate the innovation of information systems and changes in cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats;</quotedText>”</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77646a3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77646a3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77646a3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and not fewer than once every three years thereafter, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a strategic assessment for the purposes described in paragraph (2).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2064">135 STAT. 2064</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77646a40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes described in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77646a41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the existing programs and activities administered in furtherance of section 2202(c)(3) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s652">6 U.S.C. 652</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77646a42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77646a43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the capability of existing programs and activities administered by the Agency in furtherance of such section to monitor for, manage, mitigate, and defend against cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77646a44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77646a45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of past or anticipated technological trends or innovation of information systems or information technology that have the potential to affect the efficacy of the programs and activities administered by the Agency in furtherance of such section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77646a46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A description of any changes in the practices of the Federal workforce, such as increased telework, affect the efficacy of the programs and activities administered by the Agency in furtherance of section 2202(c)(3).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77646a47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77646a48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to integrate innovative security tools, technologies, protocols, activities, or programs to improve the programs and activities administered by the Agency in furtherance of such section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77646a49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>A description of any research and development activities necessary to enhance the programs and activities administered by the Agency in furtherance of such section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77646a4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>A description of proposed changes to existing programs and activities administered by the Agency in furtherance of such section, including corresponding milestones for implementation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7764915b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Information relating to any new resources or authorities necessary to improve the programs and activities administered by the Agency in furtherance of such section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7764915c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7764915d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>Agency</term>” means the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7764915e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>cybersecurity purpose</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 102(4) of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s1501/4">6 U.S.C. 1501(4)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7764915f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>cybersecurity risk</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 2209(a)(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (U.S.C. 659(a)(2)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77649160-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/c/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>information system</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t44/s3502/8">section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77649161-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/c/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The term “<term>information technology</term>” has the meaning given such term in 3502(9) of <ref href="/us/usc/t44">title 44, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77649162-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1549/c/6" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The term “<term>telework</term>” has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s6501/3">section 6501(3) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e80091" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1550">SEC. 1550. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77649163-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s652">6 USC 652 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH INTERNET ECOSYSTEM COMPANIES TO DETECT AND DISRUPT ADVERSARY CYBER OPERATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77668c34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77668c35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security and in coordination with <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2065">135 STAT. 2065</page> the Secretary of Defense and the National Cyber Director, shall commence a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of entering into public-private partnerships with internet ecosystem companies to facilitate, within the bounds of applicable provisions of law and such companies’ terms of service, policies, procedures, contracts, and other agreements, actions by such companies to discover and disrupt use by malicious cyber actors of the platforms, systems, services, and infrastructure of such companies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77668c36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public-private Partnerships</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77668c37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall seek to enter into one or more public-private partnerships with internet ecosystem companies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77668c38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary participation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77668c39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Participation by an internet ecosystem company in a public-private partnership under the pilot program, including in any activity described in subsection (c), shall be voluntary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77668c3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>No funds appropriated by any Act may be used to direct, pressure, coerce, or otherwise require that any internet ecosystem company take any action on their platforms, systems, services, or infrastructure as part of the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77668c3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary may—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77668c3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>provide assistance to a participating internet ecosystem company to develop effective know-your-customer processes and requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77668c3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>provide information, analytics, and technical assistance to improve the ability of participating companies to detect and prevent illicit or suspicious procurement, payment, and account creation on their own platforms, systems, services, or infrastructure;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77668c3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>develop and socialize best practices for the collection, retention, and sharing of data by participating internet ecosystem companies to support discovery of malicious cyber activity, investigations, and attribution on the platforms, systems, services, or infrastructure of such companies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77668c3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>provide to participating internet ecosystem companies actionable, timely, and relevant information, such as information about ongoing operations and infrastructure, threats, tactics, and procedures, and indicators of compromise, to enable such companies to detect and disrupt the use by malicious cyber actors of the platforms, systems, services, or infrastructure of such companies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77668c40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77668c41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77668c42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>provide recommendations for (but not design, develop, install, operate, or maintain) operational workflows, assessment and compliance practices, and training that participating internet ecosystem companies can implement to reliably detect and disrupt the use by malicious cyber actors of the platforms, systems, services, or infrastructure of such companies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77668c43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77668c44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77668c45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>provide recommendations for accelerating, to the greatest extent practicable, the automation of existing or implemented operational workflows to operate at line-rate in order to enable real-time mitigation without the need for manual review or action;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2066">135 STAT. 2066</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77668c46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77668c47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77668c48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>provide recommendations for (but not design, develop, install, operate, or maintain) technical capabilities to enable participating internet ecosystem companies to collect and analyze data on malicious activities occurring on the platforms, systems, services, or infrastructure of such companies to detect and disrupt operations of malicious cyber actors; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77668c49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/c/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>provide recommendations regarding relevant mitigations for suspected or discovered malicious cyber activity and thresholds for action.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77668c4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Competition Concerns</inline>.—</heading><content>Consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1905">section 1905 of title 18, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary shall ensure that any trade secret or proprietary information of a participating internet ecosystem company made known to the Federal Government pursuant to a public-private partnership under the pilot program remains private and protected unless explicitly authorized by such company.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77668c4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Impartiality</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary may not take any action that is intended primarily to advance the particular business interests of an internet ecosystem company but is authorized to take actions that advance the interests of the United States, notwithstanding differential impact or benefit to a given company’s or given companies’ business interests.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7766b35c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b35d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of homeland security</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall exercise primary responsibility for the pilot program under subsection (a), including organizing and directing authorized activities with participating Federal Government organizations and internet ecosystem companies to achieve the objectives of the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b35e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National cyber director</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Cyber Director shall support prioritization and cross-agency coordination for the pilot program, including ensuring appropriate participation by participating agencies and the identification and prioritization of key private sector entities and initiatives for the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b35f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of defense</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide support and resources to the pilot program, including the provision of technical and operational expertise drawn from appropriate and relevant officials and components of the Department of Defense, including the National Security Agency, United States Cyber Command, the Chief Information Officer, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, military department Principal Cyber Advisors, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7766b360-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation of Other Federal Government Components</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may invite to participate in the pilot program required under subsection (a) the heads of such departments or agencies as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7766b361-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Integration With Other Efforts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall ensure that the pilot program required under subsection (a) makes use of, builds upon, and, as appropriate, integrates with and does not duplicate other efforts of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense relating to cybersecurity, including the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b362-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2067">135 STAT. 2067</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b363-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Cybersecurity Collaboration Center and Enduring Security Framework of the National Security Agency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7766b364-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rules of Construction</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b365-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on government access to data</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section authorizes sharing of information, including information relating to customers of internet ecosystem companies or private individuals, from an internet ecosystem company to an agency, officer, or employee of the Federal Government unless otherwise authorized by another provision of law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b366-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Stored communications act</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to permit or require disclosure by a provider of a remote computing service or a provider of an electronic communication service to the public of information not otherwise permitted or required to be disclosed under <ref href="/us/usc/t18/ch121">chapter 121 of title 18, United States Code</ref> (commonly known as the “Stored Communications Act”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b367-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/i/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Third party customers</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to require a third party, such as a customer or managed service provider of an internet ecosystem company, to participate in the pilot program under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7766b368-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b369-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b36a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7766b36b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the National Cyber Director, shall brief the appropriate committees of Congress on the pilot program required under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b36c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The briefing required under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7766b36d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The plans of the Secretary for the implementation of the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7766b36e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Identification of key priorities for the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7766b36f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Identification of any potential challenges in standing up the pilot program or impediments, such as a lack of liability protection, to private sector participation in the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7766b370-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>A description of the roles and responsibilities in the pilot program of each participating Federal entity.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b371-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b372-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7766b373-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7766b374-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter for three years, the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the National Cyber Director, shall brief the appropriate committees of Congress on the progress of the pilot program required under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b375-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing required under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7766b376-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7766b377-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7766b378-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for addressing relevant policy, budgetary, and legislative gaps to increase the effectiveness of the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7766b379-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Recommendations, such as providing liability protection, for increasing private sector participation in the pilot program.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2068">135 STAT. 2068</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7766b37a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>A description of the challenges encountered in carrying out the pilot program, including any concerns expressed by internet ecosystem companies regarding participation in the pilot program.<sidenote><p>Recommenda-</p></sidenote><sidenote><p>tions.</p></sidenote></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7766b37b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of extending or expanding the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7766b37c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/j/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7766b37d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/k" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program required under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7766b37e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/l" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b37f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/l/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b380-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/l/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b381-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/l/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b382-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/l/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Internet ecosystem company</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>internet ecosystem company</term>” means a business incorporated in the United States that provides cybersecurity services, internet service, content delivery services, Domain Name Service, cloud services, mobile telecommunications services, email and messaging services, internet browser services, or such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate for the purposes of the pilot program under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7766b383-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1550/l/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e80540" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1551">SEC. 1551. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7766b384-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8606">22 USC 8606 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>UNITED STATES-ISRAEL CYBERSECURITY COOPERATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77683a25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686136-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, in accordance with the agreement entitled the “Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the State of Israel on Cooperation in Science and Technology for Homeland Security Matters”, dated May 29, 2008 (or successor agreement), and the requirements specified in paragraph (2), shall establish a grant program at the Department to support—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686137-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>cybersecurity research and development; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686138-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>demonstration and commercialization of cybersecurity technology.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686139-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768613a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 317 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s195c">6 U.S.C. 195c</ref>), in carrying out a research, development, demonstration, or commercial application program or activity that is authorized under this section, the Secretary shall require cost sharing in accordance with this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768613b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Research and development</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7768613c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in clause (ii), the Secretary shall require not less than 50 percent of the cost of a research, development, demonstration, or commercial application program or activity described <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2069">135 STAT. 2069</page> in subparagraph (A) to be provided by a non-Federal source.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7768613d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reduction</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may reduce or eliminate, on a case-by-case basis, the percentage requirement specified in clause (i) if the Secretary determines that such reduction or elimination is necessary and appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768613e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Merit review</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out a research, development, demonstration, or commercial application program or activity that is authorized under this section, awards shall be made only after an impartial review of the scientific and technical merit of the proposals for such awards has been carried out by or for the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768613f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review processes</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out a review under subparagraph (C), the Secretary may use merit review processes developed under section 302(14) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s182/14">6 U.S.C. 182(14)</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686140-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible applicants</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An applicant is eligible to receive a grant under this subsection if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686141-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the project of such applicant—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77686142-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>addresses a requirement in the area of cybersecurity research or cybersecurity technology, as determined by the Secretary; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77686143-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>is a joint venture between—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77686144-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/3/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I)</num><item class="inline" id="y77686145-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/3/A/ii/I/aa"><num value="aa">(aa) </num><content>a for-profit business entity, academic institution, National Laboratory, or nonprofit entity in the United States; and</content></item> <item class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77686146-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/3/A/ii/I/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>a for-profit business entity, academic institution, or nonprofit entity in Israel; or</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77686147-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/3/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II)</num><item class="inline" id="y77686148-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/3/A/ii/II/aa"><num value="aa">(aa) </num><content>the Federal Government; and</content></item> <item class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77686149-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/3/A/ii/II/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>the Government of Israel; and</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768614a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>neither such applicant nor the project of such applicant pose a counterintelligence threat, as determined by the Director of National Intelligence.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768614b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applications</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an applicant shall submit to the Secretary an application for such grant in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary, in consultation with the advisory board established under paragraph (5).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768614c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Advisory board</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768614d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall establish an advisory board to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7768614e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>monitor the method by which grants are awarded under this subsection; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7768614f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>provide to the Secretary periodic performance reviews of actions taken to carry out this subsection.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686150-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The advisory board established under subparagraph (A) shall be composed of three members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77686151-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>one shall be a representative of the Federal Government;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77686152-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>one shall be selected from a list of nominees provided by the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77686153-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>one shall be selected from a list of nominees provided by the United States-Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2070">135 STAT. 2070</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686154-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contributed funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3302">section 3302 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary may, only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts, accept or retain funds contributed by any person, government entity, or organization for purposes of carrying out this subsection. Such funds shall be available, subject to appropriation, without fiscal year limitation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686155-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686156-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grant recipients</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of completion of a project for which a grant is provided under this subsection, the grant recipient shall submit to the Secretary a report that contains—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77686157-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/7/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a description of how the grant funds were used by the recipient; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77686158-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/7/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77686159-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>an evaluation of the level of success of each project funded by the grant.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768615a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter until the grant program established under this subsection terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees on Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on grants awarded and projects completed under such program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768615b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Classification</inline>.—</heading><content>Grants shall be awarded under this subsection only for projects that are considered to be unclassified by both the United States and Israel.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7768615c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section not less than $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7768615d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768615e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the term “<term>cybersecurity research</term>” means research, including social science research, into ways to identify, protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity threats;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768615f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the term “<term>cybersecurity technology</term>” means technology intended to identify, protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity threats;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686160-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the term “<term>cybersecurity threat</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s1501">6 U.S.C. 1501</ref>; enacted as title I of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 (division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/113">Public Law 114–113</ref>)));</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686161-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/c/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the term “<term>Department</term>” means the Department of Homeland Security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686162-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/c/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the term “<term>National Laboratory</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15801">42 U.S.C. 15801</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77686163-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1551/c/6" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e80892" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1552" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1552">SEC. 1552. </num><heading>AUTHORITY FOR NATIONAL CYBER DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT DETAILS ON NONREIMBURSABLE BASIS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7768af84-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">   Section 1752(e) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2071">135 STAT. 2071</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768af85-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1552/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) through (8) as subparagraphs (A) through (H), respectively, and indenting such subparagraphs two ems to the right;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768af86-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1552/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Director may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y7768d697-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768d698-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1552/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768d699-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1552/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>as redesignated by paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (C) through (H) as subparagraphs (D) through (I), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768d69a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1552/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y7768d69b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>accept officers or employees of the United States or members of the Armed Forces on a detail from an element of the intelligence community (as such term is defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003/4">50 U.S.C. 3003(4)</ref>)) or from another element of the Federal Government on a nonreimbursable basis, as jointly agreed to by the heads of the receiving and detailing elements, for a period not to exceed three years;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7768d69c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXV/stC/s1552/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y7768d69d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rules of construction regarding details</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in paragraph (1)(C) may be construed as imposing any limitation on any other authority for reimbursable or nonreimbursable details. A nonreimbursable detail made pursuant to such paragraph shall not be considered an augmentation of the appropriations of the receiving element of the Office of the National Cyber Director.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XVI">TITLE XVI—</num><heading>SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE MATTERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Space Activities</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1601. </designator> <label>National security space launch program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1602. </designator> <label>Redesignation of Space Force Acquisition Council; modifications relating to Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1603. </designator> <label>Delegation of Authorities to Space Development Agency.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1604. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of Council on Oversight of the Department of Defense Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Enterprise.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1605. </designator> <label>Improvements to tactically responsive space launch program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1606. </designator> <label>Clarification of domestic services and capabilities in leveraging commercial satellite remote sensing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1607. </designator> <label>Programs of record of Space Force and commercial capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1608. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of certifications regarding integrated tactical warning and attack assessment mission of the Air Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1609. </designator> <label>Classification review of programs of the Space Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1610. </designator> <label>Report on Range of the Future initiative of the Space Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1611. </designator> <label>Space policy review.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1612. </designator> <label>Annual briefing on threats to space operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1613. </designator> <label>National Security Council briefing on potential harmful interference to Global Positioning System.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1614. </designator> <label>Non-geostationary orbit satellite constellations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1615. </designator> <label>Briefing on prototype program for multiglobal navigation satellite system receiver development.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1621. </designator> <label>Notification of certain threats to United States Armed Forces by foreign governments.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2072">135 STAT. 2072</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1622. </designator> <label>Strategy and plan to implement certain defense intelligence reforms.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1623. </designator> <label>Annual briefing by Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency on electronic warfare threat to operations of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1624. </designator> <label>Report on explosive ordnance intelligence matters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Nuclear Forces</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1631. </designator> <label>Participation in United States Strategic Command strategic deterrence exercises.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1632. </designator> <label>Modification to requirements relating to nuclear force reductions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1633. </designator> <label>Modifications to requirements relating to unilateral changes in nuclear weapons stockpile of the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1634. </designator> <label>Deadline for reports on modification of force structure for strategic nuclear weapons delivery systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1635. </designator> <label>Modification of deadline for notifications relating to reduction, consolidation, or withdrawal of nuclear forces based in Europe.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1636. </designator> <label>Procurement authority for certain parts of the ground-based strategic deterrent cryptographic device.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1637. </designator> <label>Capability of B–21 bomber aircraft with long-range standoff weapon.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1638. </designator> <label>Mission-design series popular name for ground-based strategic deterrent.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1639. </designator> <label>Prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1640. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of information relating to proposed budget for nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1641. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of information relating to nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1642. </designator> <label>Annual certification on readiness of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1643. </designator> <label>Revised nuclear posture review.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1644. </designator> <label>Review of safety, security, and reliability of nuclear weapons and related systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1645. </designator> <label>Long-range standoff weapon.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1646. </designator> <label>Ground-based strategic deterrent development program accountability matrices.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1647. </designator> <label>Information regarding review of Minuteman III service life extension program or options for the future of the intercontinental ballistic missile force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1648. </designator> <label>Notification regarding intercontinental ballistic missiles of China.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1649. </designator> <label>Independent review of nuclear command, control, and communications system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1650. </designator> <label>Review of engineering and manufacturing development contract for ground-based strategic deterrent program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1651. </designator> <label>Report on re-alerting long-range bombers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1652. </designator> <label>Comptroller General study and updated report on nuclear weapons capabilities and force structure requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1653. </designator> <label>Briefing on consultations with United States allies regarding Nuclear Posture Review.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Missile Defense Programs</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1661. </designator> <label>Notification of changes to non-standard acquisition and requirements processes and responsibilities of Missile Defense Agency.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1662. </designator> <label>Limitation on Missile Defense Agency production of satellites and ground systems associated with operation of such satellites.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1663. </designator> <label>Extension of period for transition of ballistic missile defense programs to military departments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1664. </designator> <label>Directed energy programs for ballistic and hypersonic missile defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1665. </designator> <label>Guam integrated air and missile defense system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1666. </designator> <label>Missile defense radar in Hawaii.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1667. </designator> <label>Certification required for Russia and China to tour certain missile defense sites.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1668. </designator> <label>Next generation interceptors for missile defense of the United States homeland.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1669. </designator> <label>Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1670. </designator> <label>Update of study on discrimination capabilities of the ballistic missile defense system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1671. </designator> <label>Semiannual updates on meetings held by the Missile Defense Executive Board.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1672. </designator> <label>Matters regarding Integrated Deterrence Review.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1673. </designator> <label>Semiannual notifications regarding missile defense tests and costs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1674. </designator> <label>Report on senior leadership of Missile Defense Agency.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2073">135 STAT. 2073</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1675. </designator> <label>Independent study of roles and responsibilities of Department of Defense components relating to missile defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1681. </designator> <label>Cooperative threat reduction funds.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1682. </designator> <label>Modification to estimate of damages from Federal Communications Commission Order 20–48.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1683. </designator> <label>Establishment of office, organizational structure, and authorities to address unidentified aerial phenomena.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1684. </designator> <label>Determination on certain activities with unusually hazardous risks.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1685. </designator> <label>Study by Public Interest Declassification Board relating to certain tests in the Marshall Islands.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1686. </designator> <label>Protection of Major Range and Test Facility Base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1687. </designator> <label>Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d39579e81355" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Space Activities</heading> <section id="d39579e81360" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1601">SEC. 1601. </num><heading>NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776ad26e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of National Security Space Launch Program Contract Pricing Terms</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ad26f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch135">Chapter 135 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2276 the following new section 2277:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y776af980-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2277">“§ 2277.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776af981-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2277">10 USC 2277</ref>.</p></sidenote> Disclosure of National Security Space Launch program contract pricing terms</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776af982-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to any contract awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force for the launch of a national security payload under the National Security Space Launch program, not later than 30 days after entering into such a contract, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a description of the pricing terms of the contract. For those contracts that include the launch of assets of the National Reconnaissance Office, the Secretary shall also submit the pricing terms to the congressional intelligence committees (as defined by section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776af983-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Competitively Sensitive Trade Secret Data</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776af984-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>treat a description of pricing terms submitted under subsection (a) as competitively sensitive trade secret data; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776af985-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>use the description solely for committee purposes, subject to appropriate restrictions to maintain the confidentiality of the description.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776af986-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of section 1905 of title 18, a disclosure of contract pricing terms under subsection (a) shall be construed as a disclosure authorized by law.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776af987-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776af988-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2271">10 USC 2271</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2276 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2277. </designator> <label>Disclosure of National Security Space Launch program contract pricing terms.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776af989-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776b209a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776b209b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2276">10 USC 2276 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to entering into contracts for launch services during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending September 30, 2024, it shall be the policy of the Department of Defense and the National Reconnaissance Office to—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/135/2074">135 STAT. 2074</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b209c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>use the National Security Space Launch program to the extent practical to procure launch services only from launch service providers that can meet Federal requirements with respect to delivering required payloads to reference orbits covered under the requirements of phase two; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b209d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>maximize continuous competition for launch services as the Space Force initiates planning for phase three, specifically for those technology areas that are unique to existing and emerging national security requirements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776b209e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776b209f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary of Defense or the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office determines that a program requiring launch services that could be met using phase two contracts will instead use an alternative launch procurement approach, not later than seven days after the date of such determination, the Secretary of Defense or, as appropriate, the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a notification of such determination;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a certification that the alternative launch procurement approach is in the national security interest of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an outline of the cost analysis and any other rationale for such determination.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776b20a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chief of Space Operations and the Director of the Space Development Agency, and in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence (including with respect to the views of the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office), shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the emerging launch requirements in the areas of space access, mobility, and logistics that will not be met by phase two capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>An examination of potential benefits of competing one or more launches that are outside of phase two capabilities, focused on accelerating the rapid development and on-orbit deployment of enabling and transformational technologies required to address any emerging requirements, including with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>delivery of in-space transportation, logistics, and on-orbit servicing capabilities to enhance the persistence, sensitivity, and resiliency of national security space missions in a contested space environment;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>routine access to extended orbits beyond geostationary orbits, including cislunar orbits;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>greater cislunar awareness capabilities;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>vertical integration and standardized payload mating;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>increased responsiveness for heavy lift capability;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>the ability to transfer orbits, including point-to-point orbital transfers;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>capacity and capability to execute secondary deployments;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2075">135 STAT. 2075</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/A/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><content>high-performance upper stages; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/A/ix" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">(ix) </num><content>other new missions that are outside the parameters of the nine design reference missions that exist as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>A description of how competing space access, mobility, and logistics launches could aid in establishing a new acquisition framework to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>promote the potential for additional open and sustainable competition for phase three; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>re-examine the balance of mission assurance versus risk tolerance to reflect new resilient spacecraft architectures and reduce workload on the Federal Government and industry to perform mission assurance where appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776b20b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of how the matters under subparagraphs (A) and (B) may help continue to reduce the cost per launch of national security payloads.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>An examination of the effects to the National Security Space Launch program if contracted launch providers cannot meet all phase two requirements, including with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the effects to national security launch resiliency; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776b20b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the cost effects of a launch market that lacks full competition.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified appendix.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776b20ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the report under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776b20bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776b20bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2276">10 USC 2276 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>phase three</term>” means, with respect to the National Security Space Launch program, launch missions ordered under the program after fiscal year 2024.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776b20c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/e/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>phase two</term>” means, with respect to the National Security Space Launch program, launch missions ordered under the program during fiscal years 2020 through 2024.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e81712" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1602">SEC. 1602. </num><heading>REDESIGNATION OF SPACE FORCE ACQUISITION COUNCIL; MODIFICATIONS RELATING TO ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE FOR SPACE ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776be412-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications to Space Force Acquisition Council</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776be413-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9021">Section 9021 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776be414-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>force</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2076">135 STAT. 2076</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776be415-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Space Force Acquisition Council</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Space Acquisition Council</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776be416-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Air Force for space systems and programs</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>space systems and programs of the armed forces</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776be417-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016/b/6/B/ii">Section 9016(b)(6)(B)(ii) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Space Force Acquisition Council</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Space Acquisition Council</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776be418-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/a/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch903">chapter 903 of title 10, United States Code</ref><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776c0b29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9011">10 USC 9011</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 9021 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9021. </designator> <label>Space Acquisition Council.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776c0b2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776c0b2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9021">10 USC 9021 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">References</inline>.—</heading><content>Any reference to the Space Force Acquisition Council in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Space Acquisition Council.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776c0b2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications Relating to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776c0b2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space force acquisition council review and certification of determinations of the assistant secretary of the air force for space acquisition and integration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9021/c">Section 9021(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776c0b2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/b/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Council</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) The Council</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776c0b2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/b/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776c3240-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y776c3241-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The Council shall promptly—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y776c3242-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>review any determination made by the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration with respect to architecture for the space systems and programs of the armed forces under section 9016(b)(6)(B)(i) of this title, including the requirements for operating such space systems or programs; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776c3243-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>either—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y776c3244-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>if the Council finds such a determination to be warranted, certify the determination; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y776c3245-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>if the Council finds such a determination not to be warranted, decline to certify the determination.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776c3246-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776c3247-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 10 business days after the date on which the Council makes a finding with respect to a certification under subparagraph (A), the Council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of the finding, including a detailed justification for the finding.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776c3248-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (D), the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration may not take any action to implement a determination referred to in subparagraph (A)(i) until 30 days has elapsed following the date on which the Council submits the notification under subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776c3249-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D)</num><clause class="inline" id="y776c324a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may waive subparagraph (C) in the event of an urgent national security requirement.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776c324b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776c324c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of any waiver granted under clause (i), including a justification for the waiver.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2077">135 STAT. 2077</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776c324d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of defense space systems and programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Clause (i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016/b/6/B">section 9016(b)(6)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y776c595e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Be responsible for and oversee all architecture and integration with respect to the acquisition of the space systems and programs of the armed forces, including in support of the Chief of Space Operations under section 9082 of this title.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776c595f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of acquisition projects for space systems and programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 956(b)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1566">133 Stat. 1566</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016">10 U.S.C. 9016 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Air Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Armed Forces</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776c5960-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776c5961-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776c5962-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9082">10 USC 9082 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of force design architect for department of defense space systems</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776c5963-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>designate the Chief of Space Operations the force design architect for space systems of the Armed Forces; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776c5964-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>submit to the congressional defense committees a certification of such designation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e82030" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1603" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1603">SEC. 1603. </num><heading>DELEGATION OF AUTHORITIES TO SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x776c8075-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9086">Section 9086 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as redesignated by section 1081, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776ca786-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of Authorities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y776ca787-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>With respect to tranche 0 capabilities and tranche 1 capabilities, to the extent practicable, the Secretary of the Air Force, acting through the Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs, shall ensure the delegation to the Agency of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ca788-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>head of contracting authority; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ca789-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>milestone decision authority for the middle tier of acquisition programs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776ca78a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y776ca78b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs may rescind the delegation of authority under paragraph (1) for cause or on a case-by-case basis.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776ca78c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776ca78d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776ca78e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of a rescission under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of the Air Force shall notify the congressional defense committees of such rescission.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776ca78f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ca790-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The term ‘<term>tranche 0 capabilities</term>’ means capabilities relating to transport, battle management, tracking, custody, navigation, deterrence, and support, that are intended to be achieved by September 30, 2022.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ca791-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The term ‘<term>tranche 1 capabilities</term>’ means capabilities relating to transport, battle management, tracking, custody, navigation, deterrence, and support, that are intended to be achieved by September 30, 2024.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e82106" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1604" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1604">SEC. 1604. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF COUNCIL ON OVERSIGHT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POSITIONING, NAVIGATION, AND TIMING ENTERPRISE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x776ccea2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2279b">Section 2279b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ccea3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1604/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ccea4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1604/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2078">135 STAT. 2078</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ccea5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1604/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph (D):<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y776ccea6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Alternative methods to perform position navigation and timing.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ccea7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1604/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (h), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e82164" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1605">SEC. 1605. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO TACTICALLY RESPONSIVE SPACE LAUNCH PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x776d1cc8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1609 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/134/4048">134 Stat. 4048</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776d1cc9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">Program.—</headingText>The Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776d1cca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776d43db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776d43dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776d43dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall support the tactically responsive launch program under subsection (a) during the period covered by the future-years defense program submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">section 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, in 2022 to ensure that the program addresses the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776d43de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The ability to rapidly place on-orbit systems to respond to urgent needs of the commanders of the combatant commands or to reconstitute space assets and capabilities to support national security priorities if such assets and capabilities are degraded, attacked, or otherwise impaired, including such assets and capabilities relating to protected communications and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776d43df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The entire launch process, including with respect to launch services, satellite bus and payload availability, and operations and sustainment on-orbit.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776d43e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776d43e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As a part of the defense budget materials (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s239">section 239 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) for fiscal year 2023, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to Congress a plan for the tactically responsive launch program to address the elements under paragraph (1). Such plan shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776d6af2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Lessons learned from the Space Safari tactically responsive launch-2 mission of the Space Systems Command of the Space Force, and how to incorporate such lessons into future efforts regarding tactically responsive launches.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776d6af3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>How to achieve responsive acquisition timelines within the adaptive acquisition framework for space acquisition pursuant to section 807.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776d6af4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Plans to address supply chain issues and leverage commercial capabilities to support future reconstitution and urgent space requirements leveraging the tactically responsive launch program under subsection (a).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2079">135 STAT. 2079</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e82273" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1606">SEC. 1606. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF DOMESTIC SERVICES AND CAPABILITIES IN LEVERAGING COMMERCIAL SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x776d6af5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1612(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s441">10 U.S.C. 441 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776d6af6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776d6af7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph (4):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y776d9208-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The term ‘<term>domestic</term>’ includes, with respect to commercial capabilities or services covered by this section, capabilities or services provided by companies that operate in the United States and have active mitigation agreements pursuant to the National Industrial Security Program, unless the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office or the Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency submits to the appropriate congressional committees a written determination that excluding such companies is warranted on the basis of national security or strategic policy needs.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e82314" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1607">SEC. 1607. </num><heading>PROGRAMS OF RECORD OF SPACE FORCE AND COMMERCIAL CAPABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776e2e49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 957(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016">10 U.S.C. 9016 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776e2e4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Programs of record and commercial capabilities</inline>.—</heading><content>Prior to establishing a program of record, the Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs shall determine whether existing or planned commercially available capabilities could meet all or a portion of the requirements for that proposed program. Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Service Acquisition Executive makes such a positive determination, the Service Acquisition Executive shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of the results of the determination.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776e2e4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776e2e4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2271">10 USC 2271 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776e2e4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided by paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense may not rely solely on the use of commercial satellite services and associated systems to carry out operational requirements, including command and control requirements, targeting requirements, or other requirements that are necessary to execute strategic and tactical operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776e2e4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mitigation measures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may rely solely on the use of commercial satellite services and associated systems to carry out an operational requirement described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary has taken measures to mitigate the vulnerability of any such requirement.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776e2e4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776e2e50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776e2e51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than quarterly through fiscal year 2025, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the use and extent of the reliance of the Department of Defense on commercial satellite services and associated systems to provide capability and additional capacity across the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776e2e52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include the following for the preceding quarter:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2080">135 STAT. 2080</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776e2e53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A summary of commercial data and services used to fulfill requirements of the Department or to augment the systems and capabilities of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776e2e54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776e2e55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of any reliance on, and the resulting vulnerabilities of, such data and services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776e2e56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An analysis of potential measures to mitigate such vulnerabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776e2e57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A description of mitigation measures taken by the Secretary under subsection (b)(2).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776e2e58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center that is not closely affiliated with the Air Force or the Space Force to conduct a study on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776e2e59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the extent of commercial support of, and integration into, the space operations of the Armed Forces; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776e2e5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>measures to ensure that such operations, particularly operations that are mission critical, continue to be carried out in the most effective manner possible during a time of conflict.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e82457" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1608">SEC. 1608. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING INTEGRATED TACTICAL WARNING AND ATTACK ASSESSMENT MISSION OF THE AIR FORCE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x776ea28b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1666 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/113/2617">113 Stat. 2617</ref>), as amended by section 1604 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>), is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ea28c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the air force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the department of the air force</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ea28d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ea28e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y776ea28f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/2/A/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each year thereafter through 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each year thereafter through 2026</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776ea290-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/2/A/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, in consultation with the Commander of the United States Strategic Command and the Commander of the United States Northern Command,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the Commander of the United States Space Command</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ea291-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y776ea292-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/2/B/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Air Force is</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Department of the Air Force is</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y776ec9a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/2/B/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Space Force</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>to the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ec9a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/2/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Air Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Department of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ec9a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ec9a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/3/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the United States Space Command</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Commander</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ec9a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/3/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>system of the Air Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>system of the Department of the Air Force</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ec9a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/3/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>command of the Air Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>command of the Department of the Air Force</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776ec9a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/3/D" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>aspects of the Air Force</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>aspects of the Department of the Air Force</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2081">135 STAT. 2081</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e82606" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1609">SEC. 1609. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776ec9aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2271">10 USC 2271 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CLASSIFICATION REVIEW OF PROGRAMS OF THE SPACE FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776f17cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776f17cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Classification Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776f17cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, conduct a review of each classified program managed under the authority of the Space Force to determine whether—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776f17ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the level of classification of the program could be changed to a lower level; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y776f17cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the program could be declassified; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776f17d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776f17d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary completes such review, commence the change to the classification level or the declassification as determined in such review.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776f17d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776f17d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out the review under subsection (a)(1) in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy and, as the Secretary determines appropriate, the heads of other elements of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y776f17d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary completes the review under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary, in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report identifying each program managed under the authority of the Space Force covered by a determination regarding changing the classification level of the program or declassifying the program, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776f17d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the timeline for implementing such change or declassification; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776f17d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any risks that exist in implementing such change or declassification.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e82682" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1610">SEC. 1610. </num><heading>REPORT ON RANGE OF THE FUTURE INITIATIVE OF THE SPACE FORCE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x776f3ee7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Space Operations shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776f3ee8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x776f3ee9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed plan to carry out the Space Force “Range of the Future” initiative, including the estimated funding required to implement the plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776f3eea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Identification of any specific authorities the Chief determines need to be modified by law to improve the ability of the Space Force to address long-term challenges to the physical infrastructure at the launch ranges of the Space Force, and an explanation for why such modified authorities are needed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y776f3eeb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Any additional proposals that would support improved infrastructure at the launch ranges of the Space Force, including recommendations for legislative action to carry out such proposals.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e82708" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1611">SEC. 1611. </num><heading>SPACE POLICY REVIEW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7770023c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7770023d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall carry out a review of the space policy of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7770023e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7770023f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77700240-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77700241-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>With respect to the five-year period following the date of the review, an assessment of the threat to the space operations of the United States and the allies of the United States.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2082">135 STAT. 2082</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77700242-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of the national security objectives of the Department relating to space.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77700243-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An evaluation of the policy changes and funding necessary to accomplish such objectives during such five-year period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77700244-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment of the policy of the Department with respect to deterring, responding to, and countering threats to the space operations of the United States and the allies of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77700245-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An analysis of such policy with respect to normative behaviors in space, including the commercial use of space.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77700246-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>An analysis of the extent to which such policy is coordinated with other ongoing policy reviews, including reviews regarding nuclear, missile defense, and cyber operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77700247-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>A description of the organization and space doctrine of the Department to carry out the space policy of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77700248-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>An assessment of the space systems and architectures to implement such space policy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77700249-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7770024a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7770024b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the results of the review under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7770024c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual updates</inline>.—</heading><content>Concurrent with the submission to Congress of the budget of the President for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2026 pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, and more frequently during such period as the Secretary determines appropriate, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing any update to the assessments, analyses, and evaluations carried out pursuant to such review.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7770024d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7770024e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7770024f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The congressional defense committees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77700250-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77700251-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e82852" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1612">SEC. 1612. </num><heading>ANNUAL BRIEFING ON THREATS TO SPACE OPERATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77707782-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77707783-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 28 each year through 2026, the Chief of Space Operations, in consultation with the Commander of the United States Space Command and the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the threats to the space operations of the United States posed by Russia, China, and any other country relevant to the conduct of such operations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77707784-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing under subsection (a) shall include the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2083">135 STAT. 2083</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77707785-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A review of the current posture of threats described in such subsection and anticipated advances in such threats over the subsequent five-year period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77707786-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of potential measures to counter such threats.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77707787-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution of Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>On or about the same day as the Chief of Space Operations provides to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing under subsection (a), the Chief shall also provide to the National Space Council, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration the briefing at the highest level of classification possible.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77707788-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77707789-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committees on Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7770778a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committees on Armed Services and Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e82919" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1613">SEC. 1613. </num><heading>NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING ON POTENTIAL HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7770c5ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7770c5ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the National Security Council, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission a briefing at the highest level of classification on the current assessment of the Department of Defense, as of the date of the briefing, regarding the potential for harmful interference to the Global Positioning System, mobile satellite services, or other tactical or strategic systems of the Department of Defense, from commercial terrestrial operations and mobile satellite services using the 1525–1559 megahertz band and the 1626.5–1660.5 megahertz band.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7770c5ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The briefing under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7770c5ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>potential operational impacts that have been studied within the megahertz bands specified in such subsection; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7770c5af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>impacts that could be mitigated, if any, including how such mitigations could be implemented.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7770c5b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7770c5b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than seven days after the date on which the Secretary provides the briefing under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees such briefing.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7770c5b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Technical Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out subsections (a) and (c) regardless of whether the independent technical review conducted pursuant to section 1663 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) has been completed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7770c5b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7770c5b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2084">135 STAT. 2084</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7770c5b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e83002" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1614">SEC. 1614. </num><heading>NON-GEOSTATIONARY ORBIT SATELLITE CONSTELLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777113d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777113d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments and the heads of the Defense Agencies, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on current commercial satellite communication initiatives, including with respect to new non-geostationary orbit satellite technologies that the Department of Defense has employed to increase satellite communication throughput to existing platforms of the military departments currently constrained by legacy capabilities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777113d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777113d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A potential investment strategy concerning how to operationalize commercial satellite communication capabilities using non-geostationary orbit satellites across each of the military departments, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777113da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>requisite funding required to adequately prioritize and accelerate the integration of such capabilities into the warfighting systems of the departments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77713aeb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>future-year spending projections for such efforts that align with other satellite communication investments of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77713aec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An integrated satellite communications reference architecture roadmap for the Department of Defense to achieve a resilient, secure network for operationalizing commercial satellite communication capabilities, including through the use of non-geostationary orbit satellites, across the Department that is capable of leveraging multi-band and multi-orbit architectures, including requirements that enable maximum use of commercially available technologies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e83048" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stA/s1615" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1615">SEC. 1615. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON PROTOTYPE PROGRAM FOR MULTIGLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM RECEIVER DEVELOPMENT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77713aed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation of the program required under section 1607 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1724">133 Stat. 1724</ref>), including with respect to addressing each element specified in subsection (b) of such section.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e83066" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities</heading> <section id="d39579e83071" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1621">SEC. 1621. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77713aee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s421">10 USC 421 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN THREATS TO UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7771fe3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7771fe40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination That Foreign Government Intends to Cause the Death of or Serious Bodily Injury to Members of the Armed Forces</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the notification requirement under subsection (b) whenever the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2085">135 STAT. 2085</page> Secretary, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, determines with high confidence that, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, an official of a foreign government has taken a substantial step that is intended to cause the death of, or serious bodily injury to, any member of the United States Armed Forces, whether through direct means or indirect means, including through a promise or agreement by the foreign government to pay anything of pecuniary value to an individual or organization in exchange for causing such death or serious bodily injury.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7771fe41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7771fe42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7771fe43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7771fe44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7771fe45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided by paragraph (2), not later than 14 days after making a determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of such determination. Such notification shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7771fe46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the nature and extent of the effort by the foreign government to target members of the United States Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77722557-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of what specific officials, agents, entities, and departments within the foreign government authorized the effort.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77722558-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of the motivations of the foreign government for undertaking such an effort.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77722559-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An assessment of whether the effort of the foreign government was a substantial factor in the death or serious bodily injury of any member of the United States Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7772255a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7772255b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any other information the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7772255c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On a case-by-case basis, the Secretary may waive the notification requirement under paragraph (1) if the Secretary—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7772255d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>determines that the waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7772255e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7772255f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>submits to the congressional defense committees a written justification of such determination.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77722560-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77722561-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>anything of pecuniary value</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1958/b/1">section 1958(b)(1) of title 18, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77722562-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>determines with high confidence</term>”—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77722563-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>means that the official making the determination—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77722564-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>has concluded that the judgments in the determination are based on sound analytic argumentation and high-quality, consistent reporting from multiple sources, including through clandestinely obtained documents, clandestine and open source reporting, and in-depth expertise;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77722565-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>with respect to such judgments, has concluded that the intelligence community has few intelligence gaps and few assumptions underlying the analytic line and that the intelligence community has concluded that the potential for deception is low; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77722566-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/c/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>has examined long-standing analytic judgments and considered alternatives in making the determination; but<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2086">135 STAT. 2086</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77722567-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>does not mean that the official making the determination has concluded that the judgments in the determination are fact or certainty.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77722568-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>direct means</term>” means without the use of intermediaries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77722569-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/c/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>foreign government</term>” means the government of a foreign country with which the United States is at peace.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7772256a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/c/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The term “<term>indirect means</term>” means through, or with the assistance of, intermediaries.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e83239" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1622">SEC. 1622. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7772256b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s421">10 USC 421 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>STRATEGY AND PLAN TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE REFORMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77735dec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy and Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, shall develop and implement a strategy and plan to enable the Defense Intelligence Enterprise to more effectively fulfill the intelligence and information requirements of the commanders of the combatant commands with respect to efforts by the combatant commands to expose and counter foreign malign influence, coercion, and subversion activities undertaken by, or at the direction, on behalf, or with substantial support of the governments of, covered foreign countries.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77735ded-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters Included in Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735dee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A plan to improve policies and procedures of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise to assemble and release facts about the foreign malign influence, coercion, and subversion activities of a covered foreign country described in such subsection in a timely way and in forms that allow for greater distribution and release.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735def-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A plan to develop and publish validated priority intelligence requirements of the commanders of the combatant commands.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735df0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A plan to better leverage open-source and commercially available information and independent analyses to support the efforts by the combatant commands described in such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735df1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>A review by each element of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise of the approaches used by that element—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735df2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>with respect to intelligence that has not been processed or analyzed, to separate out data from the sources and methods by which the data is obtained (commonly known as “tearlining”); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735df3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>with respect to finished intelligence products that relate to foreign malign influence, coercion, and subversion activities of a covered foreign country described in such subsection, to downgrade the classification level of the product.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735df4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>An identification of any additional resources or legislative authority necessary to better meet the intelligence and information requirements described in such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735df5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>An assignment of responsibilities and timelines for the implementation of the plans described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735df6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary determines relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77735df7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77735df8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2087">135 STAT. 2087</page> appropriate congressional committees and the Comptroller General of the United States the plan developed under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77735df9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735dfa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General shall conduct a review of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735dfb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the plan submitted under subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735dfc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the activities and future plans of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise for meeting the intelligence and information requirements described in subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735dfd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735dfe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The extent to which the plan submitted under subsection (c) includes the elements identified in subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735dff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The extent to which the Defense Intelligence Enterprise has clearly assigned roles, responsibilities, and processes for fulfilling the intelligence and information requirements described in subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735e00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The extent to which the Defense Intelligence Enterprise is planning to obtain additional capabilities and resources to improve the quality and timeliness of intelligence and information provided to the commanders of the combatant commands to aid in the efforts described in subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735e01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The extent to which the Defense Intelligence Enterprise is identifying, obtaining, and using commercial and publicly available information to aid in such efforts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735e02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Any other related issues that the Comptroller General determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735e03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing and report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date on which the Comptroller General receives the plan under subsection (c), the Comptroller General shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on any initial findings about the plan. After such briefing, the Comptroller General shall submit to the committees a report on the plan at a date mutually agreed upon by the Comptroller General and the committees.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77735e04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77735e05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through December 31, 2026, the Secretary, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the strategy and plan under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77735e06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77735e07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77738518-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/f/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The congressional defense committees.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77738519-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/f/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7773851a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered foreign country</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7773851b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The People’s Republic of China.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7773851c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Russian Federation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7773851d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Islamic Republic of Iran.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7773851e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/f/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2088">135 STAT. 2088</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7773851f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/f/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Any other foreign country the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence determine appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77738520-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/f/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>Defense Intelligence Enterprise</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s426/b/4">section 426(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e83479" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1623" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1623">SEC. 1623. </num><heading>ANNUAL BRIEFING BY DIRECTOR OF THE DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY ON ELECTRONIC WARFARE THREAT TO OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7773ac31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1623/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7773ac32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2022, and annually thereafter through 2026, the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency shall provide the congressional defense committees, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives a briefing on the electronic warfare threat to operations of the Department of Defense by Russia, China, and other countries relevant to the conduct of such operations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7773ac33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1623/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing provided under subsection (a) shall include a review of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7773ac34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1623/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Current electronic warfare capabilities of the armed forces of Russia, the armed forces of China, and the armed forces of such other countries as the Director considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7773ac35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1623/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>With respect to the five-year period beginning after the date of the briefing, an estimate of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7773ac36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1623/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>advances in electronic warfare threats to the operations of the Department from the countries referred to in paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7773ac37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1623/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the order of battle for Russia, China, and each other country the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e83525" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1624">SEC. 1624. </num><heading>REPORT ON EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE INTELLIGENCE MATTERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7773d348-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility and advisability of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7773d349-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>designating the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency as the executive agent for explosive ordnance intelligence; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7773d34a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>including in the responsibilities of the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency pursuant to section 105 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3038">50 U.S.C. 3038</ref>) explosive ordnance intelligence, including with respect to the processing, production, dissemination, integration, exploitation, evaluation, feedback, and analysis of explosive ordnance using the skills, techniques, principles, and knowledge of explosive ordnance disposal personnel regarding fuzing, firing systems, ordnance disassembly, and development of render safe techniques, procedures and tools, publications, and applied technologies.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2089">135 STAT. 2089</page></content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e83549" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Nuclear Forces</heading> <section id="d39579e83554" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1631">SEC. 1631. </num><heading>PARTICIPATION IN UNITED STATES STRATEGIC COMMAND STRATEGIC DETERRENCE EXERCISES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7774216b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch24">Chapter 24 of title 10, United States Code</ref><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7774216c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s491">10 USC 491</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly):<quotedContent><section class="indentUp2 firstIndent-2" id="y7774969d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="499b">“SEC. 499b. </num><heading class="bold">PARTICIPATION IN UNITED STATES STRATEGIC COMMAND STRATEGIC DETERRENCE EXERCISES.</heading><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7774969e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7774969f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s499b">10 USC 499b</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of annual strategic deterrence exercises held by the United States Strategic Command during fiscal years 2022 through 2032—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777496a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs is encouraged to participate in each such exercise that occurs during an even-numbered year;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777496a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs is encouraged to participate in each such exercise that occurs during an odd-numbered year;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777496a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy shall participate, in whole or in part, in each such exercise;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777496a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall participate, in whole or in part, in each such exercise;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777496a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>appropriate senior staff of the Executive Office of the President or appropriate organizations supporting the White House relating to continuity of government activities are encouraged to participate in each such exercise;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777496a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>appropriate general or flag officers of the military departments, and appropriate employees of Federal agencies in Senior Executive Service positions (as defined in section 3132 of title 5), shall participate, in whole or in part, in each such exercise, to provide relevant expertise to the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and the Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777496a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>in the case of such an exercise for which a unified combatant command has a geographic area of responsibility relevant to the scenario planned to be used for the exercise, not fewer than two of the following individuals from that command shall participate, in whole or in part, in the exercise:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777496a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Commander.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7774bdb8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Deputy Commander.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7774bdb9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The Director of the Joint Staff for Operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7774bdba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The Director of the Joint Staff for Strategic Plans and Policy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7774bdbb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7774bdbc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not fewer than once every four years (or more frequently if appropriate) during the period specified in subsection (a), the President shall be provided a briefing on the annual strategic deterrence exercise held by the United States Strategic Command during the year in which the briefing is provided, including the principal findings resulting from the exercise.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7774bdbd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y7774bdbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the completion of an annual strategic deterrence exercise described in subsection (a), the Commander of the United States Strategic Command shall submit to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretary of Defense a report on the exercise, which, at a minimum, shall include the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2090">135 STAT. 2090</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y7774bdbf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A description of the purpose and scope of the exercise.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y7774bdc0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>An identification of the principal personnel participating in the exercise.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y7774bdc1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A statement of the principal findings resulting from the exercise that specifically relate to the nuclear command, control, and communications or senior leader decision-making process and a description of any deficiencies in that process identified a result of the exercise.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y7774bdc2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Whether the President was briefed on the exercise and the principal findings resulting from the exercise.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7774bdc3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7774bdc4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the completion of an annual strategic deterrence exercise described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7774bdc5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>an unedited copy of the report of the Commander submitted under paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7774bdc6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any additional recommendations or other matters the Secretary considers appropriate.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d39579e83720" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1632">SEC. 1632. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO NUCLEAR FORCE REDUCTIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7774bdc7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s494/c">Section 494(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7774bdc8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2011</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7774bdc9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2017</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>February 1, 2025</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e83757" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1633" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1633">SEC. 1633. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO UNILATERAL CHANGES IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE OF THE UNITED STATES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77750bea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s498">Section 498 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77750beb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1633/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (a) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subsection (a):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77750bec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Other than pursuant to a treaty to which the Senate has provided advice and consent pursuant to <ref href="/us/cons/aII/s2">section 2 of article II of the Constitution of the United States</ref>, if the President has under consideration to unilaterally change the size of the total stockpile of nuclear weapons of the United States, or the total number of deployed nuclear weapons (as defined under the New START Treaty), by more than 20 percent, prior to doing so the President shall initiate a Nuclear Posture Review.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77750bed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1633/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in the nuclear weapons stockpile by more than 25 percent</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>described in subsection (a)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77750bee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1633/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>treaty obligations</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>obligations pursuant to a treaty to which the Senate has provided advice and consent pursuant to <ref href="/us/cons/aII/s2">section 2 of article II of the Constitution</ref></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77750bef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1633/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77750bf0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">New START Treaty Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>New START Treaty</term>’ means the Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, signed on April 8, 2010, and entered into force on February 5, 2011.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2091">135 STAT. 2091</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e83846" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1634">SEC. 1634. </num><heading>DEADLINE FOR REPORTS ON MODIFICATION OF FORCE STRUCTURE FOR STRATEGIC NUCLEAR WEAPONS DELIVERY SYSTEMS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s493">Section 493 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the first sentence by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>report on the modification</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>not less than 180 days before the intended effective date of the modification</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e83863" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1635">SEC. 1635. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF DEADLINE FOR NOTIFICATIONS RELATING TO REDUCTION, CONSOLIDATION, OR WITHDRAWAL OF NUCLEAR FORCES BASED IN EUROPE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s497/b">Section 497(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>60 days</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>120 days</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e83882" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1636">SEC. 1636. </num><heading>PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PARTS OF THE GROUND-BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT CRYPTOGRAPHIC DEVICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77755a11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may enter into contracts for the life-of-type procurement of covered parts supporting the KS–75 cryptographic device under the ground-based strategic deterrent program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77755a12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1502/a">section 1502(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 by section 101 and available for missile procurement, Air Force, as specified in the corresponding funding table in section 4101, $10,900,000 shall be available for the procurement of covered parts pursuant to contracts entered into under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77755a13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Parts Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered parts</term>” means commercially available off-the-shelf items as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s104">section 104 of title 41, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e83922" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1637" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1637">SEC. 1637. </num><heading>CAPABILITY OF B–21 BOMBER AIRCRAFT WITH LONG-RANGE STANDOFF WEAPON.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that the B–21 bomber aircraft is capable of employing the long-range standoff weapon.</content></section> <section id="d39579e83929" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1638" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1638">SEC. 1638. </num><heading>MISSION-DESIGN SERIES POPULAR NAME FOR GROUND-BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77758124-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1638/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77758125-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall establish a mission-design series popular name for the ground-based strategic deterrent, consistent with the procedures set forth in Department of Defense Directive 4120.15 (relating to designating and naming military aerospace vehicles).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77758126-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1638/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77758127-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 10 days after completing the requirement under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force shall notify the congressional defense committees of the completion of the requirement.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e83958" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1639" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1639">SEC. 1639. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF THE INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES OF THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7775a838-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1639/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2092">135 STAT. 2092</page> may be obligated or expended for the following, and the Department may not otherwise take any action to do the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7775cf49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1639/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the responsiveness or alert level of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7775cf4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1639/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the quantity of deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States to a number less than 400.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7775cf4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1639/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to any of the following activities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7775cf4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1639/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The maintenance or sustainment of intercontinental ballistic missiles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7775cf4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1639/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Ensuring the safety, security, or reliability of intercontinental ballistic missiles.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e84005" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1640">SEC. 1640. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN FUNDS UNTIL SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO PROPOSED BUDGET FOR NUCLEAR-ARMED SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense for travel by any personnel of the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of the Navy submits to the congressional defense committees all written communications from or to personnel of the Department of the Navy regarding the proposed budget amount or limitation for the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile contained in the defense budget materials (as defined by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s231/f">section 231(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>) relating to the Navy for fiscal year 2023.</content></section> <section id="d39579e84016" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1641">SEC. 1641. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN FUNDS UNTIL SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO NUCLEAR-ARMED SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7775f65e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense for travel by any personnel of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (other than travel by the Secretary of Defense or the Deputy Secretary of Defense), not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7775f65f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>submits to the congressional defense committees the analysis of alternatives for the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7775f660-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>provides to such committees a briefing on such analysis of alternatives.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e84033" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1642">SEC. 1642. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7775f661-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7775f662-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading>ANNUAL CERTIFICATION ON READINESS OF MINUTEMAN III INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than March 1, 2022, and annually thereafter until the date on which the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon achieves initial operating capability, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall certify to the congressional defense committees whether the state of the readiness of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles requires placing heavy bombers equipped with nuclear gravity bombs or air-launched nuclear cruise missiles, and associated refueling tanker aircraft, on alert status.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2093">135 STAT. 2093</page></content></section> <section id="d39579e84047" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1643">SEC. 1643. </num><heading>REVISED NUCLEAR POSTURE REVIEW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77766b93-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Comprehensive Review</inline>.—</heading><content>In order to clarify the nuclear deterrence policy and strategy of the United States for the near term, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall conduct a comprehensive review of the nuclear posture of the United States for the five- and 10-year periods following the date of the review.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77766b94-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote> The Secretary shall conduct the review in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77766b95-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The nuclear posture review under subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77766b96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77766b97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the current and projected nuclear capabilities of Russia and China, and such other potential threats as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77766b98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The role of nuclear forces in military strategy, planning, and programming of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77766b99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The policy requirements and objectives for the United States to maintain a safe, reliable, and credible nuclear deterrence posture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77766b9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The relationship among United States nuclear deterrence policy, targeting strategy, and arms control objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77766b9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The role that missile defenses, conventional strike forces, and other capabilities play in determining the role and size of nuclear forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77766b9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/b/6" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The levels and composition of the nuclear delivery systems that will be required for implementing the national and military strategy of the United States, including ongoing plans for <amendingAction type="substitute">replacing</amendingAction> existing systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77766b9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The nuclear weapons complex that will be required for implementing such national and military strategy, including ongoing plans to modernize the complex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77766b9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/b/8" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>The active and inactive nuclear weapons stockpile that will be required for implementing the such national and military strategy, including ongoing plans for <amendingAction type="substitute">replacing</amendingAction> or modifying warheads.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77766b9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Concurrent with the national defense strategy required to be submitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, in 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the nuclear posture review conducted under subsection (a). The report shall be submitted in unclassified and classified forms as necessary.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e84140" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1644">SEC. 1644. </num><heading>REVIEW OF SAFETY, SECURITY, AND RELIABILITY OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND RELATED SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777707e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777707e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>On December 20, 1990, Secretary of Defense Cheney chartered a five-person independent committee known as the Federal Advisory Committee on Nuclear Failsafe and Risk Reduction to assess the capability of the nuclear weapon command and control system to meet the dual requirements of assurance against unauthorized use of nuclear weapons and assurance of timely, reliable execution when authorized, and to identify opportunities for positive measures to enhance failsafe features.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777707e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Federal Advisory Committee, chaired by Ambassador Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, recommended changes in the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2094">135 STAT. 2094</page> nuclear enterprise, as well as policy proposals to reduce the risks posed by unauthorized launches and miscalculation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777707e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Federal Advisory Committee found, unambiguously, that “failsafe and oversight enhancements are possible”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777707e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Since 1990, new threats to the nuclear enterprise have arisen in the cyber, space, and information warfare domains.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777707e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Ensuring the continued assurance of the nuclear command, control, and communications infrastructure is essential to the national security of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777707e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide for the conduct of an independent review of the safety, security, and reliability of covered nuclear systems. The Secretary shall ensure that such review is conducted in a manner similar to the review conducted by the Federal Advisory Committee on Nuclear Failsafe and Risk Reduction.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777707e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777707e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777707e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review conducted pursuant to subsection (b) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777707ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Plans for modernizing the covered nuclear systems, including options and recommendations for technical, procedural, and policy measures that could strengthen safeguards, improve the security and reliability of digital technologies, and prevent cyber-related and other risks that could lead to the unauthorized or inadvertent use of nuclear weapons as the result of an accident, misinterpretation, miscalculation, terrorism, unexpected technological breakthrough, or deliberate act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777707eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Options and recommendations for nuclear risk reduction measures, focusing on confidence building and predictability, that the United States could carry out alone or with near-peer adversaries to strengthen safeguards against the unauthorized or inadvertent use of a nuclear weapon and to reduce nuclear risks.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777707ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777707ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the review conducted pursuant to subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777707ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777707ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Previous Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the final report of the Federal Advisory Committee on Nuclear Failsafe and Risk Reduction.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777707f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/f" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Nuclear Systems Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered nuclear systems</term>” means the following systems of the United States:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777707f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The nuclear weapons systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77772e02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The nuclear command, control, and communications system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77772e03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The integrated tactical warning/attack assessment system.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e84266" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1645">SEC. 1645. </num><heading>LONG-RANGE STANDOFF WEAPON.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77777c24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the requirements under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2366c">section 2366c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, prior to awarding a procurement contract for the long-range standoff weapon, the Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the congressional defense committees each of the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2095">135 STAT. 2095</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77777c25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A certification that the future-years defense program submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">section 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, includes, or will include, estimated funding for the program in the amounts specified in the independent estimated cost submitted to the congressional defense committees under subsection (a)(2) of such section 2366c.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77777c26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A copy of the justification and approval documentation regarding the determination by the Secretary to award a sole-source contract for the program, including with respect to how the Secretary will manage the cost of the program in the absence of competition.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77777c27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77777c28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the execution of the engineering and manufacturing development contract for the long-range standoff weapon, including with respect to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77777c29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>how the timely development of the long-range standoff weapon may serve as a hedge to delays in other nuclear modernization efforts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77777c2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the effects of potential delays in the W80–4 warhead program on the ability of the long-range standoff weapon to achieve the initial operational capability schedule under section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/66">Public Law 113–66</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/127/706">127 Stat. 706</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1668 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1774">133 Stat. 1774</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77777c2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>options to adjust the budget profile of the long-range standoff weapon program to ensure the program remains on schedule; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77777c2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a plan to ensure best value to the United States once the programs enter into procurement.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e84345" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1646">SEC. 1646. </num><heading>GROUND-BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY MATRICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77788d9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Concurrent with the submission to Congress of the budget of the President for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Comptroller General of the United States the matrices described in subsection (b) relating to the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon system.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77788d9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matrices Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The matrices described in this subsection are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77788d9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Engineering and manufacturing development goals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A matrix that identifies, in six-month increments, key milestones, development events, and specific performance goals for the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon system, which shall be subdivided, at a minimum, according to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77788da0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Technology maturity, including technology readiness levels of major components and key demonstration events leading to technology readiness level 7 full maturity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77788da1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Design maturity for the missile, weapon system command and control, and ground systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77788da2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Software maturity, including key events and metrics.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2096">135 STAT. 2096</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77788da3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Manufacturing maturity, including manufacturing readiness levels for critical manufacturing operations and key demonstration events.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77788da4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>The schedule with respect to the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77788da5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Ground-based strategic deterrent weapon system level critical path events and margins.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77788da6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>Separate individual critical path events and margins for each of the following major events:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77788da7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/E/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>First flight.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77788da8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/E/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>First functional test.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77788da9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/E/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>Weapon system qualification.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77788daa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/E/ii/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>Combined certifications.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77788dab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/E/ii/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>Operational weapon system article.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77788dac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/E/ii/VI" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VI">(VI) </num><content>Initial operational capability.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77788dad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/E/ii/VII" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VII">(VII) </num><content>Wing A completion.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77788dae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Personnel, including planned and actual staffing for the program office and for contractor and supporting organizations, including for testing, nuclear certification, and civil engineering by the Air Force.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77788daf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Reliability, including growth plans and key milestones.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77788db0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cost</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77788db1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following matrices relating to the cost of the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon system:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77788db2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>A matrix expressing, in six-month increments, the total cost for the engineering and manufacturing development phase and low-rate initial production lots of the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon system.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77788db3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>A matrix expressing the total cost for the prime contractor’s estimate for the engineering and manufacturing development phase and production lots.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77788db4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Phasing and subdivision of matrices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The matrices described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall be—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77788db5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>phased over the entire engineering and manufacturing development period; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77788db6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>subdivided according to the costs of the primary subsystems in the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon system work breakdown structure.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77788db7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77788db8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semi-annual Updates of Matrices</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the matrices described in subsection (b) for a year as required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Comptroller General updates to the matrices.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7778b4c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of the First Matrices as Baseline</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7778b4ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The first set of matrices submitted under subsection (a) shall be treated as the baseline for the full engineering and manufacturing development phase and low-rate initial production of the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon system program for purposes of updates submitted under subsection (c) and subsequent matrices submitted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7778b4cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>After the submission of the first set of matrices required by subsection (a), each update submitted under subsection (c) and each subsequent set of matrices submitted under subsection (a) shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2097">135 STAT. 2097</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7778b4cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>clearly identify changes in key milestones, development events, and specific performance goals identified in the first set of matrices; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7778b4cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>provide updated cost estimates.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7778b4ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7778b4cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment by Comptroller General of the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after receiving the matrices described in subsection (b) for a year as required by subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall assess the acquisition progress made with respect to the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon system and brief the congressional defense committees on the results of that assessment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7778b4d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements of this section shall terminate on the date that is one year after the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon system achieves initial operational capability.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e84586" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1647">SEC. 1647. </num><heading>INFORMATION REGARDING REVIEW OF MINUTEMAN III SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM OR OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777902f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees all—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777902f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>scoping documents relating to any covered review; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777902f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777902f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>reports or other documents relating to any such review.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777902f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777902f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall submit the documents and reports under subsection (a) by the date that is the later of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777902f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>15 days after the date on which the documents or reports are produced.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777902f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777902f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777902fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered review</term>” means any review initiated in 2021 or 2022 by any entity pursuant to an agreement or contract with the Federal Government regarding—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777902fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a service life extension program for Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777902fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the future of the intercontinental ballistic missile force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e84657" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1648">SEC. 1648. </num><heading>NOTIFICATION REGARDING INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES OF CHINA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77792a0d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Commander of the United States Strategic Command determines that the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles in the active inventory of China exceeds the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles in the active inventory of the United States, the number of nuclear warheads equipped on such missiles of China exceeds the number of nuclear warheads equipped on such missiles of the United States, or the number of intercontinental ballistic missile launchers in China exceeds the number of intercontinental ballistic missile launchers in the United States, the Commander shall submit to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7779511e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a notification of such determination;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7779511f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77795120-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the composition of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of China, including the types of nuclear warheads equipped on such missiles; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77795121-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a strategy for deterring China.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77795122-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The notification under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, and the assessment <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2098">135 STAT. 2098</page> and strategy under paragraphs (2) and (3) of such subsection may be submitted in classified form.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77795123-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirement under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e84711" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1649">SEC. 1649. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7779c654-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7779c655-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a review of the current plans, policies, and programs of the nuclear command, control, and communications system of the Department of Defense, and such plans, policies, and programs that are planned for the 10- and 30-year periods following such date of enactment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7779c656-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review under subsection (a) shall include a review of each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7779c657-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The plans, policies, and programs described in such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7779c658-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The operational, organizational, programmatic, and acquisition challenges and risks with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7779c659-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>maintaining the existing nuclear command, control, and communications system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7779ed6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the nuclear command, control, and communications system to be fielded during the 10-year period following the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7779ed6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Emerging technologies and how such technologies may be applied to the next generation of the nuclear command, control, and communications system during the 30-year period following the date of the enactment of this Act to ensure—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7779ed6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the survivability of the system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7779ed6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the capability of the system with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7779ed6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>decisionmaking;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7779ed6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>situation monitoring;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7779ed70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>planning;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7779ed71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/3/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>force direction; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7779ed72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/3/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>force management.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7779ed73-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The security and surety of the nuclear command, control, and communications system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7779ed74-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Threats to the nuclear command, control, and communications system that may occur and the ability to detect and mitigate such threats during the 10- and 30-year periods following the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7779ed75-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7779ed76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 1, 2022, the federally funded research and development center that conducts the review under subsection (a) shall provide the congressional defense committees an interim briefing on the review under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7779ed77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2023, the federally funded research and development center that conducts the review under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary and the congressional defense committees a report containing the review under such subsection.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e84829" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1650">SEC. 1650. </num><heading>REVIEW OF ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR GROUND-BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777a62a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/2099">135 STAT. 2099</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777a89b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777a89ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a review of the implementation and the execution of the engineering and manufacturing development phase for the ground-based strategic deterrent program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777a89bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777a89bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777a89bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of the ability of the Air Force to implement industry best practices regarding digital engineering during the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the ground-based strategic deterrent program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777a89be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777a89bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the opportunities offered by the adoption by the Air Force of digital engineering processes and of the challenges the Air Force faces in implementing such industry best practices.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777a89c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A review of the ability of the Air Force to leverage digital engineering during such engineering and manufacturing development phase.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777a89c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>A review of any options that may be available to the Air Force during the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the ground-based strategic deterrent program to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y777a89c2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/a/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>reduce cost and introduce long-term sustainment efficiencies; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y777a89c3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/a/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>stimulate competition within the operations and maintenance phase of the program.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777a89c4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777a89c5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777a89c6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations to improve the cost, schedule, and program management of the engineering and manufacturing development phase for the ground-based strategic deterrent program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777a89c7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Provision of information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide to the individuals conducting the review under paragraph (1) all information necessary for the review.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777a89c8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security clearances</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that each individual who conducts the review under paragraph (1) holds a security clearance at the appropriate level for such review.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777a89c9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the review under subsection (a)(1). The report shall be submitted in unclassified form and shall include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777a89ca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777a89cb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777a89cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777a89cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the report under subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777a89ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>plans of the Air Force for implementing any of the recommendations contained in the review under subsection (a)(1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777a89cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an explanation for rejecting any recommendations contained in the review that the Secretary elects not to implement.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2100">135 STAT. 2100</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e84969" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1651">SEC. 1651. </num><heading>REPORT ON RE-ALERTING LONG-RANGE BOMBERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x777ab0e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777ab0e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777ab0e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>a cost estimate with respect to re-alerting long-range bombers and air refueling tanker aircraft in the absence of a ground-based leg of the nuclear triad; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777ab0e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777ab0e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the impact of such re-alerting on force readiness.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e84992" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1652">SEC. 1652. </num><heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY AND UPDATED REPORT ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS CAPABILITIES AND FORCE STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777b2615-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Study Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the strategic nuclear weapons capabilities, force structure, employment policy, and targeting requirements of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777b2616-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters Covered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study conducted under subsection (a) shall, at minimum, consist of an update to the report of the Comptroller General titled “Strategic Weapons: Changes in the Nuclear Weapons Targeting Process Since 1991” (GAO–12–786R) and dated July 31, 2012, including covering any changes to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b2617-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>how the Department of Defense has assessed threats and modified its nuclear deterrence policy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b2618-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>targeting and employment guidance from the President, the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Commander of United States Strategic Command;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b2619-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>nuclear weapons planning and targeting, including categories and types of targets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b261a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>strategic nuclear forces, including the stockpile, force posture, and modernization;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b261b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the level of civilian oversight;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b261c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the relationship between targeting and requirements; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b261d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>any other matters considered appropriate by the Comptroller General.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777b261e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b261f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777b2620-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing on preliminary findings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2022, the Comptroller General shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the preliminary findings of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b2621-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a) at a time agreed to by the Comptroller General and the congressional defense committees at the briefing required by paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b2622-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The briefing required by paragraph (1) may be provided, and the report required by paragraph (2) may be submitted, in classified form.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777b2623-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy shall provide the Comptroller General with full cooperation and access to appropriate officials, guidance, and documentation for the purposes of conducting the study required by subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2101">135 STAT. 2101</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e85102" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1653">SEC. 1653. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON CONSULTATIONS WITH UNITED STATES ALLIES REGARDING NUCLEAR POSTURE REVIEW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777b7444-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777b7445-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date on which the Secretary of Defense issues the first Nuclear Posture Review after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate, and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives a briefing on all consultations with allies of the United States regarding the Nuclear Posture Review.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777b7446-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The briefing required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b7447-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777b7448-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A listing of all countries consulted with respect to the Nuclear Posture Review, including the dates and circumstances of each such consultation and the countries present.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b9b59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An overview of the topics and concepts discussed with each such country during such consultations, including any discussion of potential changes to the nuclear declaratory policy of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b9b5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An opportunity for the committees and officials referred to in subsection (a) to view documents relating to such consultations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b9b5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A summary of any feedback provided during such consultations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777b9b5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The briefing required by subsection (a) shall be conducted in both in an unclassified and classified format.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777b9b5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b9b5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777b9b5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e85181" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Missile Defense Programs</heading> <section id="d39579e85186" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1661">SEC. 1661. </num><heading>NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO NON-STANDARD ACQUISITION AND REQUIREMENTS PROCESSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777c1090-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice and Wait Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s205">Section 205 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c1091-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Director</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">Appointment of Director.—</headingText>The Director</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c1092-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777c5eb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Changes to Non-standard Acquisition and Requirements Processes and Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y777c5eb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may not make any changes to the missile defense non-standard acquisition and requirements processes and responsibilities unless, with respect to those proposed changes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c5eb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary, without delegation, has taken each of the actions specified in paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c5eb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777c5eb7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777c5eb8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>a period of 120 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary submits the report under subparagraph (C) of such paragraph.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2102">135 STAT. 2102</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777c5eb9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>If the Secretary proposes to make changes to the missile defense non-standard acquisition and requirements processes and responsibilities, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c5eba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777c5ebb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>consult with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Secretaries of the military departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command, the Commander of the United States Northern Command, and the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, regarding the changes;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c5ebc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777c5ebd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>certify to the congressional defense committees that the Secretary has coordinated the changes with, and received the views of, the individuals referred to in subparagraph (A);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c85ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777c85cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><chapeau>submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y777c85d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a description of the changes, the rationale for the changes, and the views of the individuals referred to in subparagraph (A) with respect to the changes;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y777c85d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a certification that the changes will not impair the missile defense capabilities of the United States nor degrade the unique special acquisition authorities of the Missile Defense Agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y777c85d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>with respect to any such changes to Department of Defense Directive 5134.09, or successor directive issued in accordance with this subsection, a final draft of the proposed modified directive, both in an electronic format and in a hard copy format; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c85d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>with respect to any such changes to Department of Defense Directive 5134.09, or successor directive issued in accordance with this subsection, provide to such committees a briefing on the proposed modified directive described in subparagraph (C)(iii).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777c85d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>non-standard acquisition and requirements processes and responsibilities</term>’ means the processes and responsibilities described in—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c85d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the memorandum of the Secretary of Defense titled ‘Missile Defense Program Direction’ signed on January 2, 2002, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection or as modified in accordance with this subsection, or any successor memorandum issued in accordance with this subsection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c85d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Department of Defense Directive 5134.09, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection (without regard to any modifications described in Directive-type Memorandum 20–002 of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, or any amendments or extensions thereto made before the date of such enactment), or as modified in accordance with this subsection, or any successor directive issued in accordance with this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c85d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>United States Strategic Command Instruction 538–3 titled ‘MD Warfighter Involvement Process’, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection or as modified in accordance with this subsection, or any successor instruction issued in accordance with this subsection.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777c85d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c85d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">FY20 ndaa<inline class="noSmallCaps">.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 1688 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/133/1787">133 Stat. 1787</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2103">135 STAT. 2103</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c85da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c85db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) as subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c85dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">FY21 ndaa<inline class="noSmallCaps">.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 1641 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/134/4061">134 Stat. 4061</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c85dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777c85de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (d) as subsection (c).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e85416" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1662">SEC. 1662. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY PRODUCTION OF SATELLITES AND GROUND SYSTEMS ASSOCIATED WITH OPERATION OF SUCH SATELLITES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777cd3ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777cd400-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4022">10 USC 4022 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777cd401-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Production of satellites and ground systems</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Missile Defense Agency may not authorize or obligate funding for a program of record for the production of satellites or ground systems associated with the operation of such satellites.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777cd402-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prototype satellites</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777cd403-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director, with the concurrence of the Space Acquisition Council established by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9021">section 9021 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, may authorize the production of one or more prototype satellites, consistent with the requirements of the Missile Defense Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777cfb14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Space Acquisition Council concurs with the Director with respect to authorizing the production of a prototype satellite under subparagraph (A), the chair of the Council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report explaining the reasons for such concurrence.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777cfb15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Obligation of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may not obligate funds for the production of a prototype satellite under subparagraph (A) before the date on which the Space Acquisition Council submits the report for such prototype satellite under subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777cfb16-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Hypersonic and Ballistic Missile Tracking Space Sensor</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1645 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777cfb17-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (g) and (h), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777cfb18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777d2229-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of Certain Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, acting as the chair of the Space Acquisition Council, may waive the limitation in section 1662 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, with respect to the hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor program if the Assistant Secretary—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777d222a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777d222b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determines that such limitation would delay the delivery of an operational hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor because of technical, cost, or schedule factors; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777d222c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>submits to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777d222d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the technical, schedule, or cost rationale for the waiver;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2104">135 STAT. 2104</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777d222e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>an acquisition strategy for the hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor program that is signed by both the Director and the Assistant Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777d222f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a lead service agreement entered into by the Director and the Chief of Space Operations regarding the operation and sustainment of the hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor and the integration of the sensor into the architecture of the Space Force.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e85558" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1663" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1663">SEC. 1663. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR TRANSITION OF BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS TO MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1676(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431">10 U.S.C. 2431 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the date on which the budget of the President for fiscal year 2023 is submitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>, “<quotedText>October 1, 2023,</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d39579e85584" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1664">SEC. 1664. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777d2230-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s205">10 USC 205 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DIRECTED ENERGY PROGRAMS FOR BALLISTIC AND HYPERSONIC MISSILE DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777d4941-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of the Missile Defense Agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall delegate to the Director of the Missile Defense Agency the authority to budget for, direct, and manage directed energy programs applicable for ballistic and hypersonic missile defense missions, in coordination with other directed energy efforts of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777d4942-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prioritization</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In budgeting for and directing directed energy programs applicable for ballistic and hypersonic defensive missions pursuant to subsection (a), the Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777d4943-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>prioritize the early research and development of technologies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777d4944-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>address the transition of such technologies to industry to support future operationally relevant capabilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e85623" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1665">SEC. 1665. </num><heading>GUAM INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777e0c95-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777e0c96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Architecture and Acquisition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, and in coordination with the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall identify the architecture and acquisition approach for implementing a 360-degree integrated air and missile defense capability to defend the people, infrastructure, and territory of Guam from the scope and scale of advanced cruise, ballistic, and hypersonic missile threats that are expected to be fielded during the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777e0c97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The architecture identified under subsection (a) shall have the ability to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0c98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>integrate, while maintaining high kill chain performance against advanced threats, all applicable—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0c99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>multi-domain sensors that contribute substantively to track quality and track custody;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0c9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>interceptors; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0c9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>command and control systems;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0c9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>address robust discrimination and electromagnetic compatibility with other sensors;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2105">135 STAT. 2105</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0c9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>engage directly, or coordinate engagements with other integrated air and missile defense systems, to defeat the spectrum of cruise, ballistic, and hypersonic threats expected to be fielded during the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0c9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>leverage existing programs of record to expedite the development and deployment of the architecture during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, with an objective of achieving initial operating capability in 2025, including with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0c9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Aegis ballistic missile defense system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0ca0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>standard missile–3 and –6 variants;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0ca1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the terminal high altitude area defense system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0ca2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Patriot air and missile defense system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0ca3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the integrated battle control system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0ca4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/4/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the lower tier air and missile defense sensor and other lower tier capabilities, as applicable;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0ca5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>integrate future systems and interceptors, including directed energy-based kill systems, that will also have the capability to detect, track, and defeat hypersonic missiles in the glide and terminal phases, including integration of passive measures to protect assets in Guam; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0ca6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>incentivize competition within the acquisition of the architecture and rapid procurement and deployment wherever possible.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777e0ca7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the architecture and acquisition approach identified under subsection (a), including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0ca8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777e0ca9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the development and implementation risks associated with each of the elements identified under subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e0caa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a plan for expending funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for such architecture.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777e0cab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense for the Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, not more than 80 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees the report under subsection (c).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e85760" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1666">SEC. 1666. </num><heading>MISSILE DEFENSE RADAR IN HAWAII.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x777e33bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777e33bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote>As a part of the defense budget materials (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s239">section 239 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) for fiscal year 2023, the Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall certify to the congressional defense committees that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e33be-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the future-years defense program submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">section 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, in 2022 includes adequate amounts of estimated funding to develop, construct, test, and integrate into the missile defense system the discrimination radar for homeland defense planned to be located in Hawaii; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777e33bf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777e33c0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>such radar and associated in-flight interceptor communications system data terminal will be operational by not later than December 31, 2028.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2106">135 STAT. 2106</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e85794" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1667">SEC. 1667. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777e33c1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s130h">10 USC 130h note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR RUSSIA AND CHINA TO TOUR CERTAIN MISSILE DEFENSE SITES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777e81e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777ea8f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before the Secretary of Defense makes a determination with respect to allowing a foreign national of Russia or China to tour a covered site, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777ea8f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary has determined that such tour is in the national security interest of the United States, including the justifications for such determination; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777ea8f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Secretary will not share any technical data relating to the covered site with the foreign nationals.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777ea8f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x777ea8f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not conduct a tour described in subsection (a) until a period of 45 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary submits the certification for that tour under such subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777ea8f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Construction With Other Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede or otherwise affect <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s130h">section 130h of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y777ea8f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Site</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered site</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777ea8fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The combat information center of a naval ship equipped with the Aegis ballistic missile defense system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777ea8fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An Aegis Ashore site.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777ea8fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A terminal high altitude area defense battery.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y777ea8fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A ground-based midcourse defense interceptor silo.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e85880" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1668">SEC. 1668. </num><heading>NEXT GENERATION INTERCEPTORS FOR MISSILE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES HOMELAND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77807dbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall develop a funding plan that includes funding lines across the future-years defense program under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">section 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, for the next generation interceptor that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77807dbf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77807dc0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77807dc1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>while applying lessons learned from the redesigned kill vehicle program, incorporating recommendations from the Comptroller General of the United States, and implementing “fly-before-you-buy” principles, produces and begins deployment of the next generation interceptor as early as practicable;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77807dc2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>includes acquiring at least 20 operational next generation interceptors; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77807dc3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>includes transition plans to replace the current inventory of silo-based boosters with follow-on systems prior to the end of the useful lifecycle of the boosters.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77807dc4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Funding Profile</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall include with the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the budget of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2023 (as submitted with the budget of the President under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>) a report on the funding profile necessary for the next generation interceptor program through the date on which the program achieves full operational capability.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77807dc5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77807dc6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Notification of Cancellation Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days prior to any final decision to cancel the next generation interceptor program, the Director shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such decision, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77807dc7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a justification for the decision; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2107">135 STAT. 2107</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77807dc8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an analysis of the national security risk that the Director accepts by reason of cancelling such program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77807dc9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion in Required Flight Tests</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1689(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431">10 U.S.C. 2431 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> after the period at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>Beginning not later than five years after the date on which the next generation interceptor achieves initial operational capability, the Director shall ensure that such flight tests include the next generation interceptor.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77807dca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date of on which the Director approves the next generation interceptor program to enter the initial production phase of the acquisition process, the Director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report outlining estimated annual costs for conducting annual, operationally relevant flight testing to evaluate the reliability of the system developed under such program, including associated production costs for procuring sufficient flight systems to support such testing for the projected life of the system.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77807dcb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Accountability Matrices</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77807dcc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Concurrent with the submission to Congress of the budget of the President for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the Director shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Comptroller General of the United States the matrices described in paragraph (2) relating to the next generation interceptor program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77807dcd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matrices described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The matrices described in this subsection are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77807dce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technology and product development goals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A matrix that identifies, in six-month increments, key milestones, development events, and specific performance goals for the technology development phase of the next generation interceptor program, which shall be subdivided, at a minimum, according to the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dcf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Technology maturity, including technology readiness levels of major interceptor components and key demonstration events leading to full maturity.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dd0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Design maturity, including key events and metrics, at the interceptor all up round level and major interceptor component level.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dd1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Parts testing, including key events and metrics for vetting parts and components through a parts, materials, and processes mission assurance plan.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Software maturity, including key events and metrics, at the all up round level and major interceptor component level for the interceptor.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dd3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Manufacturing maturity, including manufacturing readiness levels for critical manufacturing operations and key demonstration events.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dd4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>Schedule, with respect to key program milestones, critical path events, and margins.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dd5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>Reliability, including growth plans and key milestones.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dd6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/A/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><content>Developmental testing and cybersecurity.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dd7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/A/ix" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">(ix) </num><content>Any other technology and product development goals the Director determines to be appropriate.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2108">135 STAT. 2108</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77807dd8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cost</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following matrices relating to the cost of the next generation interceptor program:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>A matrix expressing, in six-month increments, the total cost for the technology development phase.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77807ddb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>A matrix expressing the total cost for each of the contractors’ estimates for the technology development phase.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807ddc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Phasing and subdivision of matrices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The matrices described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B) shall be—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77807ddd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>phased over the entire technology development phase; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>subdivided according to the costs major interceptor component of each next generation interceptor configuration.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77807ddf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Stakeholder and independent reviews</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A matrix that identifies, in six-month increments, plans and status for coordinating products and obtaining independent reviews for the next generation interceptor program for the technology development phase, which shall be subdivided according to the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807de0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Performance requirements, including coordinating, updating, and obtaining approval of the top-level requirements document.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807de1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>Intelligence inputs, processes, and products, including—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77807de2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>coordinating, updating, and validating the homeland ballistic missile defense validated online lifecycle threat with the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77807de3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>coordinating and obtaining approval of a lifecycle mission data plan.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807de4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>Independent assessments, including obtaining an initial and updated—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77807de5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>technical risk assessment; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77807de6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>cost estimate.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807de7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau>Models and simulations, including—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77807de8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/iv/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>obtaining accreditation of interceptor models and simulations at both the all up round level and subsystem level from the Ballistic Missile Defense Operational Test Agency;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77807de9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/iv/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>obtaining certification of threat models used for interceptor ground test from the Ballistic Missile Defense Operational Test Agency; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/iv/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>obtaining accreditation from the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency on all threat models, simulations, and associated data used to support interceptor development.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807deb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Sustainability and obsolescence, including coordinating and obtaining approval of a lifecycle sustainment plan.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77807dec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/2/C/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>Cybersecurity, including coordinating and obtaining approval of a cybersecurity strategy.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2109">135 STAT. 2109</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77807ded-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The matrices submitted under paragraph (2) shall be in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7780a3fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7780a3ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual updates of matrices</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Director submits the matrices described in paragraph (2) for a year as required by paragraph (1), the Director shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Comptroller General updates to the matrices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7780a400-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of the first matrices as baseline</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7780a401-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The first set of matrices submitted under paragraph (1) shall be treated as the baseline for the technology development phase of the next generation interceptor program for purposes of updates submitted under subsection (i) and subsequent matrices submitted under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7780a402-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>After the submission of the first set of matrices required by paragraph (1), each update submitted under paragraph (4) and each subsequent set of matrices submitted under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7780a403-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>clearly identify changes in key milestones, development events, and specific performance goals identified in the first set of matrices under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7780a404-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>provide updated cost estimates under subparagraph (B) of such paragraph; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7780a405-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>provide updated plans and status under subparagraph (C) of such paragraph.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7780a406-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7780a407-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7780a408-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment by comptroller general of the united states</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after receiving the matrices described in paragraph (2) for a year as required by paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7780a409-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>assess the acquisition progress made with respect to the next generation interceptor program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7780a40a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the results of that assessment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7780a40b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668/f/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements of this subsection shall terminate on the date that is one year after the date on which the next generation interceptor program is approved to enter the product development phase.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e86296" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1669">SEC. 1669. </num><heading>IRON DOME SHORT-RANGE ROCKET DEFENSE SYSTEM AND ISRAELI COOPERATIVE MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAM CO-DEVELOPMENT AND CO-PRODUCTION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7782039c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Iron Dome Short-range Rocket Defense System</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7782039d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2022 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency, not more than $108,000,000 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 States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7782039e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7782039f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds described in paragraph (1) 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 <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2110">135 STAT. 2110</page> United States of America and the Ministry of Defense of the State of Israel Concerning Iron Dome Defense System Procurement, signed on March 5, 2014, as amended to include co-production for Tamir interceptors.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778203a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days prior to the initial obligation of funds described in paragraph (1), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y778203a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a certification that the amended bilateral international agreement specified in subparagraph (A) is being implemented as provided in such agreement;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778203a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778203a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778203a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>for system improvements resulting in modified Iron Dome components and Tamir interceptor sub-components, a certification that the Government of Israel has demonstrated successful completion of Production Readiness Reviews, including the validation of production lines, the verification of component conformance, and the verification of performance to specification as defined in the Iron Dome Defense System Procurement Agreement, as further amended.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778203a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, David’s Sling Weapon System Co-production</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (3), of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency, not more than $30,000,000 may be provided to the Government of Israel to procure the David’s Sling Weapon System, including for co-production of parts and components in the United States by United States industry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Provision of funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be subject to the terms and conditions in the bilateral co-production agreement, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a one-for-one cash match is made by Israel or in another matching amount that otherwise meets best efforts (as mutually agreed to by the United States and Israel); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>co-production of parts, components, and all-up rounds (if appropriate) in the United States by United States industry for the David’s Sling Weapon System is not less than 50 percent.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification and assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a certification that the Government of Israel has demonstrated the successful completion of the knowledge points, technical milestones, and production readiness reviews required by the research, development, and technology agreement and the bilateral co-production agreement for the David’s Sling Weapon System; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778203ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program Co-production</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/2111">135 STAT. 2111</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency not more than $62,000,000 may be provided to the Government of Israel for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program, including for co-production of parts and components in the United States by United States industry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Government of Israel has demonstrated the successful completion of the knowledge points, technical milestones, and production readiness reviews required by the research, development, and technology agreement for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>funds specified in paragraph (1) 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 (as mutually agreed to by the United States and Israel);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>the United States has entered into a bilateral international agreement with Israel that establishes, with respect to the use of such funds—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y778203b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/c/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in accordance with subparagraph (D), the terms of co-production of parts and components on the basis of the greatest practicable co-production of parts, components, and all-up rounds (if appropriate) by United States industry and minimizes nonrecurring engineering and facilitization expenses to the costs needed for co-production;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778203b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/c/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>complete transparency on the requirement of Israel for the number of interceptors and batteries that will be procured, including with respect to the procurement plans, acquisition strategy, and funding profiles of Israel;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778203b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/c/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>technical milestones for co-production of parts and components and procurement;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778203b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/c/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>a joint affordability working group to consider cost reduction initiatives; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778203b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/c/2/C/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>joint approval processes for third-party sales; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the level of co-production described in subparagraph (C)(i) for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program is not less than 50 percent.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778203ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Number</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and paragraph (2) of subsection (c), the Under Secretary may submit—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>one certification covering both the David’s Sling Weapon System and the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778203bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>separate certifications for each respective system.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77822acd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77822ace-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the certification and assessment under subsection (b)(3) and the certification under subsection (c)(2) no later than 30 days before the funds specified in paragraph (1) of subsections (b) and (c) for the respective system covered by the certification are provided to the Government of Israel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77822acf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Workshare for Iron Dome Replenishment Efforts</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/2112">135 STAT. 2112</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77822ad0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77822ad1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to replenishment efforts for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system carried out during fiscal year 2022, the Secretary of Defense may seek to maintain a workshare agreement for the United States production of systems that are covered, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, under the memorandum of understanding regarding United States and Israeli cooperation on missile defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77822ad2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing detailing the terms of any workshare agreements described by paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77822ad3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/g" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77822ad4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The congressional defense committees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77822ad5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e86581" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1670">SEC. 1670. </num><heading>UPDATE OF STUDY ON DISCRIMINATION CAPABILITIES OF THE BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778251e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Update</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall enter into an arrangement with the private scientific advisory group known as JASON under which JASON shall carry out an update to the study conducted pursuant to section 237 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/123/2236">123 Stat. 2236</ref>) on the discrimination capabilities and limitations of the missile defense system of the United States, including such discrimination capabilities that exist or are planned as of the date of the update.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778251e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the study.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778251e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under subsection (b) may be submitted in classified form, but shall contain an unclassified summary.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e86621" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1671">SEC. 1671. </num><heading>SEMIANNUAL UPDATES ON MEETINGS HELD BY THE MISSILE DEFENSE EXECUTIVE BOARD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7782c719-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7782c71a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7782c71b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s133a">10 USC 133a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual Updates</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1 and September 1 of each year, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, acting in their capacities as co-chairs of the Missile Defense Executive Board pursuant to section 1681(c) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2162">132 Stat. 2162</ref>), shall provide to the congressional defense committees a semiannual update including, with respect to the six-month period preceding the update—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7782c71c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the dates on which the Board met; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7782c71d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>except as provided by subsection (b), a summary of any decisions made by the Board at each meeting of the Board and the rationale for and options that informed such decisions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7782c71e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Certain Budgetary Matters</inline>.—</heading><content>The co-chairs shall not be required to include in a semiannual update under subsection (a) the matters described in paragraph (2) of such subsection with respect to decisions of the Board relating to the budget of the President for a fiscal year if the budget <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2113">135 STAT. 2113</page> for that fiscal year has not been submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, as of the date of the semiannual update.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7782c71f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Update</inline>.—</heading><content>The co-chairs may provide a semiannual update under subsection (a) either in the form of a briefing or a written report.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7782c720-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7782c721-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/d/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">FY18 ndaa<inline class="noSmallCaps">.—</inline></heading><content>Section 1676(c)(3)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s205">10 U.S.C. 205 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chairman</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chair</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7782c722-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/d/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">FY19 ndaa<inline class="noSmallCaps">.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 1681(c) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2162">132 Stat. 2162</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7782c723-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chairman</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chair</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7782c724-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>co-chairman</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>co-chair</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e86760" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1672">SEC. 1672. </num><heading>MATTERS REGARDING INTEGRATED DETERRENCE REVIEW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77831545-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Integrated Deterrence Review that commenced during 2021 is submitted to the congressional defense committees, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77831546-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Each final report, assessment, and guidance document produced by the Department of Defense pursuant to the Integrated Deterrence Review or during subsequent actions taken to implement the conclusions of the Integrated Deterrence Review, including with respect to each covered review.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77831547-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A report explaining how each such covered review differs from the previous such review.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77831548-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77831549-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date on which a covered review is submitted to the congressional defense committees, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Commander of the United States Strategic Command shall each directly submit to such committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7783154a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a certification regarding whether the Chairman, Vice Chairman, or Commander, as the case may be, had the opportunity to provide input into the covered review; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7783154b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the degree to which the covered reviews differ from the military advice contained in such input (or, if there was no opportunity to provide such input, would have been contained in the input if so provided).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7783154c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Review Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered review</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7783154d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Missile Defense Review that commenced during 2021; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7783154e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Nuclear Posture Review that commenced during 2021.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e86825" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1673">SEC. 1673. </num><heading>SEMIANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS REGARDING MISSILE DEFENSE TESTS AND COSTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778474df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual Notifications Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each period described in subsection (b), the Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of all—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2114">135 STAT. 2114</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778474e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>flight tests (intercept and non-intercept) planned to occur during the period covered by the notification based on the Integrated Master Test Plan the Director used to support the President’s budget submission under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, for the fiscal year of the period covered; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778474e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ground tests planned to occur during such period based on such plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778474e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Periods Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The periods described in this subsection are—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778474e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the first 180-calendar-day period beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778474e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778474e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><content>each subsequent, sequential 180-calendar-day period beginning thereafter until the date that is five years and 90 calendar days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778474e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing of Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each notification submitted under subsection (a) for a period described in subsection (b) shall be submitted—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778474e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>not earlier than 30 calendar days before the last day of the period; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778474e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>not later than the last day of the period.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778474e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each notification submitted under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778474ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>For the period covered by the notification:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778474eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>With respect to each flight test described in subsection (a)(1), the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The entity responsible for leading the flight test (such as the Missile Defense Agency, the Army, or the Navy) and the classification level of the flight test.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The planned cost (the most recent flight test cost estimate, including interceptors and targets), the actual costs and expenditures to-date, and an estimate of any remaining costs and expenditures.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>All funding (including any appropriated, transferred, or reprogrammed funding) the Agency has received to-date for the flight test.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>All changes made to the scope and objectives of the flight test and an explanation for such changes.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>The status of the flight test, such as conducted-objectives achieved, conducted-objectives not achieved (failure or no-test), delayed, or canceled.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><chapeau>In the event of a flight test status of conducted-objectives not achieved (failure or no-test), delayed, or canceled—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y778474f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/A/vi/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the reasons the flight test did not succeed or occur;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y778474f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/A/vi/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in the event of a flight test status of failure or no-test, the plan and cost estimate to retest, if necessary, and any contractor liability, if appropriate;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y778474f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/A/vi/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>in the event of a flight test delay, the fiscal year and quarter the objectives were first planned to be met, the names of the flight tests the objectives have been moved to, the aggregate <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2115">135 STAT. 2115</page> duration of the delay to-date, and, if applicable, any risks to the warfighter from the delay; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y778474f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/A/vi/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>in the event of a flight test cancellation, the fiscal year and quarter the objectives were first planned to be met, whether the objectives from the canceled test were met by other means, moved to a different flight test, or removed, a revised spend plan for the remaining funding the agency received for the flight test to-date, and, if applicable, any risks to the warfighter from the cancellation; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>the status of any decisions reached by failure review boards open or completed during the period covered by the notification.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778474f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>With respect to each ground test described in subsection (a)(2), the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The planned cost (the most recent ground test cost estimate), the actual costs and expenditures to-date, and an estimate of any remaining costs and expenditures.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The designation of the ground test, whether developmental, operational, or both.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>All changes made to the scope and objectives of the ground test and an explanation for such changes.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The status of the ground test, such as conducted-objectives achieved, conducted-objectives not achieved (failure or no-test), delayed, or canceled.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><chapeau>In the case of a ground test status of conducted-objectives not achieved (failure or no-test), delayed, or canceled—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y778474fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/v/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the reasons the ground test did not succeed or occur; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y778474fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/v/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>if applicable, any risks to the warfighter from the ground test not succeeding or occurring;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778474ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>The participating system and element models used for conducting ground tests and the accreditation status of the participating system and element models.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77847500-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>Identification of any cybersecurity tests conducted or planned to be conducted as part of the ground test.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77847501-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><content>For each cybersecurity test identified under subparagraph (G), the status of the cybersecurity test, such as conducted-objectives achieved, conducted-objectives not achieved (failure or no-test), delayed, or canceled.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77847502-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/ix" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">(ix) </num><chapeau>In the case of a cybersecurity test identified under subparagraph (G) with a status of conducted-objectives, not achieved, delayed, or canceled—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77847503-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/ix/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the reasons for such status; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77847504-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1/B/ix/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>any risks, if applicable, to the warfighter from the cybersecurity test not succeeding or occurring.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77847505-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>To the degree applicable and known, the matters covered by paragraph (1) but for the period subsequent to the covered period.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77847506-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Events Spanning Multiple Notification Periods</inline>.—</heading><content>Events that span from one period described in subsection (b) into <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2116">135 STAT. 2116</page> another period described in such subsection, such as a the case of a failure review board convening in one period and reaching a decision in the following period, shall be covered by notifications under subsection (a) for both periods.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77847507-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each notification submitted under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e87075" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1674">SEC. 1674. </num><heading>REPORT ON SENIOR LEADERSHIP OF MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77849c18-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77849c19-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The responsibilities of the positions of the Director, Sea-based Weapons Systems, and the Deputy Director of the Missile Defense Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77849c1a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The role of the officials who occupy these positions with respect to the functional combatant commands with missile defense requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77849c1b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The rationale and benefit of having an official in these positions who is a general officer or flag officer versus a civilian.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e87097" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1675">SEC. 1675. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT STUDY OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMPONENTS RELATING TO MISSILE DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77855f6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Study and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77855f6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contract</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with the National Academy of Public Administration (in this section referred to as the “Academy”) for the Academy to perform the services covered by this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77855f6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study and report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77855f6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Roles and responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>Under an agreement between the Secretary and the Academy under this subsection, the Academy shall carry out an study regarding the roles and responsibilities of the various components of the Department of Defense as they pertain to missile defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77855f70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required by subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77855f71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77855f72-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A comprehensive assessment and analysis of existing Department component roles and responsibilities for the full range of missile defense activities, including establishment of requirements, research and development, system acquisition, and operations.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77855f73-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Identification of gaps in component capability of each applicability component for performing its assigned missile defense roles and responsibilities.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77855f74-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Identification of opportunities for deconflicting mission sets, eliminating areas of unnecessary duplication, reducing waste, and improving efficiency across the full range of missile defense activities.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77855f75-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Development of a timetable for the implementation of the opportunities identified under clause (iii).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2117">135 STAT. 2117</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77855f76-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77855f77-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77855f78-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Development of recommendations for such legislative or administrative action as the Academy considers appropriate pursuant to carrying out clauses (i) through (iv).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77855f79-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/2/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>Such other matters as the Secretary may require.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77855f7a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77855f7b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date on which the Secretary and the Academy enter into a contract under paragraph (1), the Academy shall submit to the Secretary and the congressional defense committees a report on the study conducted under subparagraph (A).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77855f7c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><content>The report submitted under clause (i) shall include the findings of the Academy with respect to the study carried out under subparagraph (A) and any recommendations the Academy may have for legislative or administrative action pursuant to such study.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77855f7d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alternate contract organization</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7785868e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary is unable within the time period prescribed in paragraph (1) to enter into an agreement described in such paragraph with the Academy on terms acceptable to the Secretary, the Secretary shall seek to enter into such an agreement with another appropriate organization that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7785868f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>is not part of the Government;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77858690-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>operates as a not-for-profit entity; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77858691-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>has expertise and objectivity comparable to that of the Academy.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77858692-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">References</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary enters into an agreement with another organization as described in subparagraph (A), any reference in this subsection to the Academy shall be treated as a reference to the other organization.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77858693-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77858694-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77858695-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report by Secretary of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date on which the report is submitted pursuant to subsection (a)(2)(C), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the views of the Secretary on the findings and recommendations set forth in the report submitted under such subsection, together with such recommendations as the Secretary may have for changes in the structure, functions, responsibilities, and authorities of the Department.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d39579e87269" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d39579e87274" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1681">SEC. 1681. </num><heading>COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7785d4b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding Allocation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the $344,849,000 authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2022 in section 301 and made available by the funding table in division D for the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program established under section 1321 of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3711">50 U.S.C. 3711</ref>), the following amounts may be obligated for the purposes specified:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7785d4b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>For strategic offensive arms elimination, $2,997,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7785d4b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For chemical weapons destruction, $13,250,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2118">135 STAT. 2118</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7785d4b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>For global nuclear security, $17,767,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7785d4ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>For cooperative biological engagement, $229,022,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7785d4bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>For proliferation prevention, $58,754,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7785d4bc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>For activities designated as Other Assessments/Administrative Costs, $23,059,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7785d4bd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 301 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 2022, 2023, and 2024.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e87335" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1682" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1682">SEC. 1682. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO ESTIMATE OF DAMAGES FROM FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ORDER 20–48.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7785fbce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1664 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7785fbcf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1682/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or any subsequent fiscal year</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>fiscal year 2021</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7785fbd0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1682/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778622e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution of Estimate</inline>.—</heading><content>As soon as practicable after submitting an estimate as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and making the certification described in paragraph (2) of such subsection, the Secretary shall make such estimate available to any licensee operating under the Order and Authorization described in such subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778622e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Secretary of Defense to Seek Recovery of Costs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may work directly with any licensee (or any future assignee, successor, or purchaser) affected by the Order and Authorization described in subsection (a) to seek recovery of costs incurred by the Department as a result of the effect of such order and authorization.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778622e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778622e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish and facilitate a process for any licensee (or any future assignee, successor, or purchaser) subject to the Order and Authorization described in subsection (a) to provide reimbursement to the Department, only to the extent provided in appropriation Acts, for the covered costs and eligible reimbursable costs submitted and certified to the congressional defense committees under such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778622e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use any funds received under this subsection, to the extent and in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts, for covered costs described in subsection (b) and the range of eligible reimbursable costs identified under subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778622e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary establishes the process required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on such process.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d39579e87421" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1683">SEC. 1683. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778622e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3373">50 USC 3373</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, AND AUTHORITIES TO ADDRESS UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7788baf8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7788baf9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Office</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, shall <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2119">135 STAT. 2119</page> establish an office within a component of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, or within a joint organization of the Department of Defense and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, to carry out the duties of the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, and such other duties as are required by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7788bafa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the Office established under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bafb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Developing procedures to synchronize and standardize the collection, reporting, and analysis of incidents, including adverse physiological effects, regarding unidentified aerial phenomena across the Department of Defense and the intelligence community.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bafc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Developing processes and procedures to ensure that such incidents from each component of the Department and each element of the intelligence community are reported and incorporated in a centralized repository.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bafd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Establishing procedures to require the timely and consistent reporting of such incidents.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bafe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Evaluating links between unidentified aerial phenomena and adversarial foreign governments, other foreign governments, or nonstate actors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788baff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Evaluating the threat that such incidents present to the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Coordinating with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government, as appropriate, including the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Department of Energy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Coordinating with allies and partners of the United States, as appropriate, to better assess the nature and extent of unidentified aerial phenomena.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb02-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Preparing reports for Congress, in both classified and unclassified form, including under subsection (i).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7788bb03-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Response to and Field Investigations of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb04-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in coordination with the Director, shall designate one or more line organizations within the Department of Defense and the intelligence community that possess appropriate expertise, authorities, accesses, data, systems, platforms, and capabilities to rapidly respond to, and conduct field investigations of, incidents involving unidentified aerial phenomena under the direction of the head of the Office established under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb05-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ability to respond</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in coordination with the Director, shall ensure that each line organization designated under paragraph (1) has adequate personnel with the requisite expertise, equipment, transportation, and other resources necessary to respond rapidly to incidents or patterns of observations involving unidentified aerial phenomena of which the Office becomes aware.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7788bb06-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scientific, Technological, and Operational Analyses of Data on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb07-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in coordination with the Director, shall designate one or more line organizations that <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2120">135 STAT. 2120</page> will be primarily responsible for scientific, technical, and operational analysis of data gathered by field investigations conducted pursuant to subsection (c) and data from other sources, including with respect to the testing of materials, medical studies, and development of theoretical models, to better understand and explain unidentified aerial phenomena.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary and the Director shall each issue such directives as are necessary to ensure that the each line organization designated under paragraph (1) has authority to draw on the special expertise of persons outside the Federal Government with appropriate security clearances.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7788bb09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data; Intelligence Collection</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of data and reporting on unidentified aerial phenomena</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director and the Secretary shall each, in coordination with one another, ensure that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>each element of the intelligence community with data relating to unidentified aerial phenomena makes such data available immediately to the Office established under subsection (a) or to an entity designated by the Secretary and the Director to receive such data; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb0c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense or an element of the intelligence community, and contractor personnel of the Department or such an element, have access to procedures by which the personnel shall report incidents or information, including adverse physiological effects, involving or associated with unidentified aerial phenomena directly to the Office or to an entity designated by the Secretary and the Director to receive such information.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb0d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Intelligence collection and analysis plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of the Office established under subsection (a), acting on behalf of the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence, shall supervise the development and execution of an intelligence collection and analysis plan to gain as much knowledge as possible regarding the technical and operational characteristics, origins, and intentions of unidentified aerial phenomena, including with respect to the development, acquisition, deployment, and operation of technical collection capabilities necessary to detect, identify, and scientifically characterize unidentified aerial phenomena.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb0e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of resources and capabilities</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing the plan under paragraph (2), the head of the Office established under subsection (a) shall consider and propose, as the head determines appropriate, the use of any resource, capability, asset, or process of the Department and the intelligence community.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7788bb0f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Science Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of the Office established under subsection (a), on behalf of the Secretary and the Director, shall supervise the development and execution of a science plan to develop and test, as practicable, scientific theories to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb10-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>account for characteristics and performance of unidentified aerial phenomena that exceed the known state of the art in science or technology, including in the areas of propulsion, aerodynamic control, signatures, structures, materials, sensors, countermeasures, weapons, electronics, and power generation; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2121">135 STAT. 2121</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb11-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>provide the foundation for potential future investments to replicate any such advanced characteristics and performance.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7788bb12-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7788bb13-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of Priority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director, in consultation with, and with the recommendation of the Secretary, shall assign an appropriate level of priority within the National Intelligence Priorities Framework to the requirement to understand, characterize, and respond to unidentified aerial phenomena.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7788bb14-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788bb15-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7788e226-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 31, 2022, and annually thereafter until October 31, 2026, the Director, in consultation with the Secretary, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on unidentified aerial phenomena.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e227-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to the year covered by the report, the following information:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e228-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>All reported unidentified aerial phenomena-related events that occurred during the one-year period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e229-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>All reported unidentified aerial phenomena-related events that occurred during a period other than that one-year period but were not included in an earlier report.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e22a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7788e22b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of data and intelligence received through each reported unidentified aerial phenomena-related event.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e22c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7788e22d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An analysis of data relating to unidentified aerial phenomena collected through—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7788e22e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>geospatial intelligence;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7788e22f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>signals intelligence;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7788e230-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>human intelligence; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7788e231-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/D/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>measurement and signature intelligence.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e232-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The number of reported incidents of unidentified aerial phenomena over restricted air space of the United States during the one-year period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e233-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>An analysis of such incidents identified under subparagraph (E).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e234-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Identification of potential aerospace or other threats posed by unidentified aerial phenomena to the national security of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e235-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7788e236-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of any activity regarding unidentified aerial phenomena that can be attributed to one or more adversarial foreign governments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e237-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Identification of any incidents or patterns regarding unidentified aerial phenomena that indicate a potential adversarial foreign government may have achieved a breakthrough aerospace capability.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e238-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>An update on the coordination by the United States with allies and partners on efforts to track, understand, and address unidentified aerial phenomena.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e239-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>An update on any efforts underway on the ability to capture or exploit discovered unidentified aerial phenomena.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e23a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/L" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">(L) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7788e23b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of any health-related effects for individuals that have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e23c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/M" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="M">(M) </num><content>The number of reported incidents, and descriptions thereof, of unidentified aerial phenomena associated with <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2122">135 STAT. 2122</page> military nuclear assets, including strategic nuclear weapons and nuclear-powered ships and submarines.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e23d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/N" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="N">(N) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7788e23e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>In consultation with the Administrator for Nuclear Security, the number of reported incidents, and descriptions thereof, of unidentified aerial phenomena associated with facilities or assets associated with the production, transportation, or storage of nuclear weapons or components thereof.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e23f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/O" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="O">(O) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7788e240-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>In consultation with the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the number of reported incidents, and descriptions thereof, of unidentified aerial phenomena or drones of unknown origin associated with nuclear power generating stations, nuclear fuel storage sites, or other sites or facilities regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e241-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/2/P" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="P">(P) </num><content>The names of the line organizations that have been designated to perform the specific functions under subsections (c) and (d), and the specific functions for which each such line organization has been assigned primary responsibility.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e242-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/h/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7788e243-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e244-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7788e245-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7788e246-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than semiannually thereafter until December 31, 2026, the head of the Office established under subsection (a) shall provide to the congressional committees specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D) of subsection (l)(1) classified briefings on unidentified aerial phenomena.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e247-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">First briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>The first briefing provided under paragraph (1) shall include all incidents involving unidentified aerial phenomena that were reported to the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force or to the Office established under subsection (a) after June 24, 2021, regardless of the date of occurrence of the incident.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e248-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/i/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Each briefing provided subsequent to the first briefing described in paragraph (2) shall include, at a minimum, all events relating to unidentified aerial phenomena that occurred during the previous 180 days, and events relating to unidentified aerial phenomena that were not included in an earlier briefing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e249-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/i/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Instances in which data was not shared</inline>.—</heading><content>For each briefing period, the head of the Office established under subsection (a) shall jointly provide to the chairman and the ranking minority member or vice chairman of the congressional committees specified in subparagraphs (A) and (D) of subsection (k)(1) an enumeration of any instances in which data relating to unidentified aerial phenomena was not provided to the Office because of classification restrictions on that data or for any other reason.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7788e24a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/j" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the work of the Office established under subsection (a), including with respect to—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2123">135 STAT. 2123</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e24b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/j/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>general intelligence gathering and intelligence analysis; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e24c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/j/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>strategic defense, space defense, defense of controlled air space, defense of ground, air, or naval assets, and related purposes.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7788e24d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/k" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7788e24e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Task Force Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date on which the Secretary establishes the Office under subsection (a), the Secretary shall terminate the Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Task Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7788e24f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e250-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e251-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e252-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e253-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e254-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e255-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>intelligence community</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e256-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>line organization</term>” means, with respect to a department or agency of the Federal Government, an organization that executes programs and activities to directly advance the core functions and missions of the department or agency to which the organization is subordinate, but, with respect to the Department of Defense, does not include a component of the Office of the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e257-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>transmedium objects or devices</term>” means objects or devices that are observed to transition between space and the atmosphere, or between the atmosphere and bodies of water, that are not immediately identifiable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e258-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>unidentified aerial phenomena</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e259-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>airborne objects that are not immediately identifiable;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e25a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>transmedium objects or devices; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7788e25b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/l/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>submerged objects or devices that are not immediately identifiable and that display behavior or performance characteristics suggesting that the objects or devices may be related to the objects or devices described in subparagraph (A) or (B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e87953" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1684">SEC. 1684. </num><heading>DETERMINATION ON CERTAIN ACTIVITIES WITH UNUSUALLY HAZARDOUS RISKS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7789f2cc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7789f2cd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For fiscal years 2022 and 2023, the Secretary concerned shall prepare a report for each indemnification request made by a covered contractor with respect to a contract. Such report shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2ce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A determination of whether the performance of the contract includes an unusually hazardous risk (as defined in this section).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2cf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An estimate of the maximum probable loss for claims or losses arising out of the contract.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2124">135 STAT. 2124</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2d0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Consideration of requiring the covered contractor to obtain liability insurance to compensate for claims or losses to the extent such insurance is available under commercially reasonable terms and pricing, including any limits, sub-limits, exclusions and other coverage restrictions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2d1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Consideration of not requiring a covered contractor to obtain liability insurance in amounts greater than amounts available under commercially reasonable terms and pricing or the maximum probable loss, whichever is less.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7789f2d2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7789f2d3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary concerned receives an indemnification request by a covered contractor during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on September 30, 2023, the Secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees the report required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7789f2d4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2d5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7789f2d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review of the implementation by the Department of Defense of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2354">section 2354 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and Executive Order 10789, as amended, pursuant to <ref href="/us/pl/85/804">Public Law 85–804</ref> (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1431/etseq">50 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.</ref>) with regard to indemnifying a contractor for the performance of a contract that includes unusually hazardous risk.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A determination of the extent to which each Secretary concerned is implementing such section 2354 and such Executive Order 10789 consistently.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Identification of discrepancies and potential remedies in the military departments with respect to such implementation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7789f2db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the review under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7789f2dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered contractor</term>” means a current or prospective prime contractor of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>military department</term>” has the meaning given in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>indemnification request</term>” means a request for indemnification made by a covered contractor under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2354">section 2354 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or Executive Order 10789, as amended, pursuant to <ref href="/us/pl/85/804">public Law 85–804</ref> (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1431/etseq">50 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.</ref>) that includes sufficient supporting justification to support a determination as required under those provisions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary of the Army, with respect to matters concerning the Army;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to matters concerning the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard when it is operating as a service in the Department of the Navy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to matters concerning the Air Force and the Space Force.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2125">135 STAT. 2125</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>unusually hazardous risk</term>” means risk of burning, explosion, detonation, flight or surface impact, or toxic or hazardous material release associated with one or more of the following products or programs:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Products or programs relating to any hypersonic weapon system, including boost glide vehicles and air-breathing propulsion systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Products or programs relating to rocket propulsion systems, including, at a minimum, with respect to rockets, missiles, launch vehicles, rocket engines or motors or hypersonic weapons systems using either a solid or liquid high energy propellant inclusive of any warhead, if any, in excess of 1000 pounds of the chemical equivalent of TNT.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Products or programs relating to the introduction, fielding or incorporating of any item containing high energy propellants, inclusive of any warhead, if any, in excess of 1000 pounds of the chemical equivalent of TNT into any ship, vessel, submarine, aircraft, or spacecraft.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Products or programs relating to a classified program where insurance is not available due to the prohibition of disclosure of classified information to commercial insurance providers, and without such disclosure access to insurance is not possible.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7789f2e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/d/5/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Any other product or program for which the contract under which the product or program is carried out includes a risk that the contract defines as unusually hazardous.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e88159" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1685">SEC. 1685. </num><heading>STUDY BY PUBLIC INTEREST DECLASSIFICATION BOARD RELATING TO CERTAIN TESTS IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778a410a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Public Interest Declassification Board established by section 703 of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3355a">50 U.S.C. 3355a</ref>) shall conduct a study on the feasibility of carrying out a declassification review relating to nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, or ballistic missile tests conducted by the United States in the Marshall Islands, including with respect to cleanup activities and the storage of waste relating to such tests.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778a410b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Board shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the congressional defense committees a report containing the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a). The report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778a410c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The feasibility of carrying out the declassification review described in such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778a410d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The resources required to carry out the declassification review.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778a410e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778a410f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>A timeline to complete such the declassification review.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778a4110-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any other issues the Board determines relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778a4111-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy may submit to the congressional defense committees any comments the respective Secretary determines relevant with respect to the report submitted under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778a4112-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Energy shall each provide to the Board such assistance as the Board requests in conducting the study under subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2126">135 STAT. 2126</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e88230" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1686">SEC. 1686. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778a4113-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s196">10 USC 196 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROTECTION OF MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITY BASE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense may authorize, consistent with the authorities of the Secretary, such actions as are necessary to mitigate threats posed by space-based assets to the security or operation of the Major Range and Test Facility Base (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s196/i">section 196(i) of title 10, United States Code</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d39579e88245" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1687">SEC. 1687. </num><heading>CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON THE STRATEGIC POSTURE OF THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778dea94-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778dea95-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778dea96-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the legislative branch a commission to be known as the “Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States” (in this section referred to as the “Commission”). The purpose of the Commission is to examine and make recommendations to the President and Congress with respect to the long-term strategic posture of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778dea97-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778dea98-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall be composed of 12 members appointed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778dea99-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>One by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778dea9a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>One by the minority leader of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778dea9b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>One by the majority leader of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778dea9c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>One by the minority leader of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778dea9d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Two by the chairperson of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778dea9e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Two by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778dea9f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Two by the chairperson of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deaa0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Two by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deaa1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deaa2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The members appointed under paragraph (1) shall be from among individuals who—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deaa3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>are United States citizens;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deaa4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>are not officers or employees of the Federal Government or any State or local government; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deaa5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>have received national recognition and have significant depth of experience in such professions as governmental service, law enforcement, the Armed Forces, law, public administration, intelligence gathering, commerce (including aviation matters), or foreign affairs.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deaa6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Political party affiliation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than six members of the Commission may be appointed from the same political party.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deaa7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for appointment</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deaa8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>All members of the Commission shall be appointed under paragraph (1) not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deaa9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of lack of appointments by appointment date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If one or more appointments under paragraph (1) is not made by the date specified in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deaaa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778deaab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Expiration date.</p></sidenote><content>the authority to make such appointment or appointments shall expire; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2127">135 STAT. 2127</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deaac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the number of members of the Commission shall be reduced by the number of appointments not made by that date.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deaad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson; vice chairperson</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deaae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>The chairpersons of the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives shall jointly designate one member of the Commission to serve as chairperson of the Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deaaf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vice chairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>The ranking minority members of the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives shall jointly designate one member of the Commission to serve as vice chairperson of the Commission.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deab0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deab1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deab2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>may begin operations under this section on the date on which not less than ⅔ of the members of the Commission have been appointed under paragraph (1); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deab3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>shall meet and begin the operations of the Commission as soon as practicable after the date described in clause (i).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deab4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>After its initial meeting, the Commission shall meet upon the call of the chairperson or a majority of its members.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deab5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum</inline>.—</heading><content>Eight members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deab6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period of appointment; vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>Members of the Commission shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. A vacancy in the Commission does not affect the powers of the Commission and shall (except as provided by paragraph (3)(B)) be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deab7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Removal of members</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deab8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Commission may be removed from the Commission for cause by the individual serving in the position responsible for the original appointment of the member under paragraph (1), provided that notice is first provided to that official of the cause for removal, and removal is voted and agreed upon by ¾ of the members of the Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deab9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>A vacancy created by the removal of a member of the Commission under subparagraph (A) does not affect the powers of the Commission and shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778deaba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deabb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall conduct a review of the strategic posture of the United States, including a strategic threat assessment and a detailed review of nuclear weapons policy, strategy, and force structure and factors affecting the strategic stability of near-peer competitors of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deabc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment and recommendations</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deabd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall assess—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deabe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the benefits and risks associated with the current strategic posture and nuclear weapons policies of the United States;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2128">135 STAT. 2128</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deabf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>factors affecting strategic stability that relate to the strategic posture; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deac0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>lessons learned from the findings and conclusions of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States established by section 1062 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/319">122 Stat. 319</ref>) and other previous commissions and previous Nuclear Posture Reviews.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deac1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall make recommendations with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deac2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the most appropriate strategic posture;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deac3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the extent to which capabilities other than nuclear weapons can contribute to or detract from strategic stability; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y778deac4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the most effective nuclear weapons strategy for strategic posture and stability.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778deac5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deac6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2022, the Commission shall submit to the President and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the Commission’s findings, conclusions, and recommendations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deac7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778deac8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deac9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the recommendations required by subsection (c)(2)(B);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deaca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the military capabilities and force structure necessary to support the nuclear weapons strategy recommended under that subsection, including nuclear, nonnuclear kinetic, and nonkinetic capabilities that might support the strategy, and other factors that might affect strategic stability;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deacb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a description of the nuclear infrastructure (that is, the size of the nuclear complex) required to support the strategy and the appropriate organizational structure for the nuclear security enterprise;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deacc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>an assessment of the role of missile defenses in the strategy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deacd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>an assessment of the role of cyber defense capabilities in the strategy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deace-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>an assessment of the role of space systems in the strategy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778deacf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>an assessment of the role of nonproliferation programs in the strategy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778dead0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>an assessment of the role of nuclear arms control in the strategy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778dead1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>an assessment of the political and military implications of the strategy for the United States and its allies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778dead2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>any other information or recommendations relating to the strategy (or to the strategic posture) that the Commission considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778dead3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778dead4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the deadline for appointment of members of the Commission specified in subsection (b)(3)(A), the Commission shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2129">135 STAT. 2129</page> House of Representatives a briefing on the status of the review, assessments, and recommendations required by subsection (c), including a discussion of any interim recommendations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e11e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information From Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778e11e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778e11e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Statistics.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission may secure directly from the Department of Defense, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of State, or the Office of the Director of National Intelligence information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purposes of this section. Each of such agency shall, to the extent authorized by law, furnish such information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics directly to the Commission, upon receiving a request made by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the chairperson of the Commission;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the chairperson of any subcommittee of the Commission created by a majority of members of the Commission; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/e/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>any member of the Commission designated by a majority of the Commission for purposes of making requests under this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Receipt, handling, storage, and dissemination</inline>.—</heading><content>Information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics provided to the Commission under paragraph (1) may be received, handled, stored, and disseminated only by members of the Commission and its staff consistent with all applicable statutes, regulations, and Executive orders.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e11ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance From Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics provided under subsection (e), departments and agencies of the United States may provide to the Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support services as those departments and agencies may determine advisable and as may be authorized by law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e11ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation and Travel Expenses</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status as federal employees</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2105">section 2105 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, including the requirements relating to supervision under subsection (a)(3) of such section, the members of the Commission shall be deemed to be Federal employees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Commission may be compensated at not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5315">section 5315 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, for each day during which that member is engaged in the actual performance of the duties of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Travel expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5703">section 5703 of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e11f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staff</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778e11f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for an Executive Director in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3161/d">section 3161(d) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>The Executive Director appointed under paragraph (1) may, with the approval of the Commission, appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for additional personnel as staff <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2130">135 STAT. 2130</page> of the Commission in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3161/d">section 3161(d) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e11f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Personal Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to procure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/i/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>procure the services of experts or consultants (or of organizations of experts or consultants) in accordance with the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3109">section 3109 of title 5, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/i/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>pay in connection with such services travel expenses of individuals, including transportation and per diem in lieu of subsistence, while such individuals are traveling from their homes or places of business to duty stations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum daily pay rates</inline>.—</heading><content>The daily rate paid an expert or consultant procured pursuant to paragraph (1) may not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5315">section 5315 of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e11fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/j" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contracting Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may acquire administrative supplies and equipment for Commission use to the extent funds are available.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e11fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/k" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Accept Gifts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/k/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services, goods, and property from non-Federal entities for the purposes of aiding and facilitating the work of the Commission. The authority under this paragraph does not extend to gifts of money.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/k/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation; conflicts of interest</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall document gifts accepted under the authority provided by paragraph (1) and shall avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e11ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/k/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance with congressional ethics rules</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as specifically provided in this section, a member of the Commission shall comply with rules set forth by the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate and the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives governing employees of the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e1200-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/l" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Postal Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as departments and agencies of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e1201-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/m" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="m">(m) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778e1202-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778e1203-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Support</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to provide appropriate staff and administrative support for the activities of the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e1204-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/n" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="n">(n) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expedition of Security Clearances</inline>.—</heading><content>The Office of Senate Security and the Office of House Security shall ensure the expedited processing of appropriate security clearances for personnel appointed to the Commission by offices of the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively, under processes developed for the clearance of legislative branch employees.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e1205-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/o" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="o">(o) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Legislative Advisory Committee</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall operate as a legislative advisory committee and shall not be subject to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t5">5 U.S.C. </ref>App) or section 552b, United States Code (commonly known as the “Government in the Sunshine Act”).<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2131">135 STAT. 2131</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e1206-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/p" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="p">(p) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense, up to $7,000,000 shall be made available to the Commission to carry out its duties under this section. Funds made available to the Commission under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y778e1207-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/q" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="q">(q) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e1208-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/q/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission, and all authorities under this section, shall terminate on the date that is 90 days after the Commission submits the final report required by subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y778e1209-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/q/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x778e120a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Testimony.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative actions before termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may use the 90-day period described in paragraph (1) for the purpose of concluding its activities, including providing testimony to committees of Congress with respect to and disseminating the report required by subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XVII">TITLE XVII—</num><heading>TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE TRANSFER AND REORGANIZATION OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION STATUTES</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1701. </designator> <label>Technical, conforming, and clerical amendments related to title XVIII of the Fiscal Year 2021 NDAA.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1702. </designator> <label>Conforming cross reference technical amendments related to the transfer and reorganization of defense acquisition statutes.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section id="d39579e89029" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1701">SEC. 1701. </num><heading>TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND CLERICAL AMENDMENTS RELATED TO TITLE XVIII OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 NDAA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y779f01fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f01fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3001">10 USC 3001 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions; Effective Date; Applicability</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f01fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms “FY2021 NDAA” and “such Act” mean the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/283">Public Law 116–283</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f01fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to apply pre-transfer of defense acquisition statutes</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsections (b), (i), and (j) through (v) shall apply as if included in the enactment of title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA as enacted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f01ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to take effect post-transfer of defense acquisition statutes</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsections (c) through (h) and (w) shall take effect immediately after the amendments made by title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA have taken effect.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f0200-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote> Sections 1883 through 1885 of the FY2021 NDAA shall apply with respect to the transfers, redesignations, and amendments made under such subsections as if such transfers, redesignations, and amendments were made under title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f0201-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/a/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reorganization regulation update notice</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1801(d)(3)(B)(i) of FY2021 NDAA<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f0202-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3001">10 USC 3001 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and provides public notice that such authorities have been revised and modified pursuant to such paragraph</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>paragraph (2)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f0203-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Savings provision relating to transfer and reorganization of defense acquisition statutes</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f0204-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>If this Act is enacted after December 31, 2021, notwithstanding section 1801(d)(1) of the FY2021 NDAA, the amendments made by <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2132">135 STAT. 2132</page> title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA shall take effect immediately after the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y779f0205-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Corrections to Title XVIII of FY2021 NDAA</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f0206-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1806(a)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f0207-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2545">10 USC 2545</ref>, 3001.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in paragraph (4) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Transfer</headingText></quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>and amended</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Restatement of section 2545(1).—</headingText>Section 3001 of such title, as added by paragraph (1), is further amended by inserting after subsection (b), as transferred and redesignated by paragraph (3), a new subsection (c) having the text of paragraph (1) of section 2545 of such title, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, revised</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f0208-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 1807 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f0209-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f020a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3062">10 USC 3062</ref>.</p></sidenote>, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>new sections</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>new section</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f020b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f020c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3064">10 USC 3064</ref>.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in subsection (c)(3)(A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f020d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the semicolon and close quotation marks at the end of clause (i) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> close quotation marks and a semicolon; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f020e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by any</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted by clause (ii); and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f020f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f0210-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of this title</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted by paragraph (2)(B)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f2921-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3068">10 USC 3068</ref>.</p></sidenote>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f2922-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Sections</quotedText>” in the quoted matter before the period at the end of paragraph (3)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f2923-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2315">10 USC 2315</ref>, 3068.</p></sidenote> and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>For purposes of</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f2924-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 1809(e)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f2925-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3134">10 USC 3134</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) (including the amendment made by that subparagraph).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f2926-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>Section 1811<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f2927-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3201">10 USC 3201</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f2928-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f2929-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the comma before the close quotation marks in both the matter to be stricken and the matter to be inserted; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f292a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (D), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a comma after “<quotedText>3901</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f292b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)(3)(B)—<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f292c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3204">10 USC 3204</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f292d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the dash after “<quotedText>mobilization</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted by clause (ii) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f292e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the dash after “<quotedText>center</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted by clause (iv) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f292f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (d)(4)(D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this</quotedText>” in the matter to be stricken by clause (ii) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>This</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f2930-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (d)(5)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>inserting</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>inserting ‘<headingText class="smallCaps">Offer requests to potential sources.—</headingText>’ before ‘The head of an agency’; and</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f2931-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)(6)(A), in the matter to be inserted—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f2932-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the close quotation marks after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Procedures.—</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f2933-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the comma after “<quotedText>(7)</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2133">135 STAT. 2133</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f2934-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/4/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>in subparagraphs (C)(ii) and (E)(ii) of subsection (e)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f2935-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3206">10 USC 3206</ref>.</p></sidenote> “<quotedText>and (ii)</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and (iii)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f2936-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f2937-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3242">10 USC 3242</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Section 1813 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (c)(1)(D) by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and inserting</quotedText>” after the first close quotation marks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f2938-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f2939-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3303">10 USC 3303</ref>.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Section 1816(c) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f293a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f293b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/6/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y779f293c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/6/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the second sentence</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the second and third sentences</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y779f293d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/6/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsections (d) and (e), respectively</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f293e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/6/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (G) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y779f293f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>in subsection (d), as so designated, by inserting ‘<headingText class="smallCaps">Notice of Award.—</headingText>’ before ‘The head of’; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y779f2940-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>in subsection (e), as so designated, by striking ‘This subparagraph does not’ and inserting ‘<headingText class="smallCaps">Exception for Perishable Subsistence Items.—</headingText>Subsections (c) and (d) do not’.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f2941-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f2942-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3305">10 USC 3305</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in paragraph (7)(J)(ii), in the matter to be inserted, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>this section</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f2943-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f2944-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2316">10 USC 2316</ref>, 3344.</p></sidenote><content>Section 1818 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the close quotation marks and second period at the end of subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f2945-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>Section 1820 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f2946-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f2947-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3401">10 USC 3401</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (a), in the matter to be inserted, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 3404 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3404. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.”;<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f5058-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f5059-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3403">10 USC 3403</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (c)(3)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section</quotedText>” in the matter to be stricken; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f505a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/8/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f505b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3405">10 USC 3405</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (d)(4)(B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>3403(b)</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f505c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f505d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3456">10 USC 3456</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Section 1821 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (b)(5) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b)(2)(B)(i)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)(2)(B)(i)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f505e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>Section 1831 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f505f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f5060-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306a">10 USC 2306a</ref>, 3701.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>redesignated as subsection (a), and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>amended by striking the subsection designation and subsection heading, and further</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f5061-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f5062-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3702">10 USC 3702</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (c)(2)(A), in the matter to be stricken, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f5063-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(2)(D)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f5064-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> clauses (ii) through (v); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f5065-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in the matter preceding clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as so redesignated</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>by inserting</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>as so redesignated, by inserting</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f5066-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(2)(E)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f5067-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> clauses (ii) through (v); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f5068-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in the matter preceding clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as so redesignated</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>by inserting</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>as so redesignated, by inserting</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f5069-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after the semicolon at the end;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f506a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(2)(F)—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/135/2134">135 STAT. 2134</page> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f506b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> clauses (ii) through (v); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f506c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in the matter preceding clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as so redesignated</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>by inserting</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>as so redesignated, by inserting</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f506d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the semicolon at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f506e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>in subsection (c)(4)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the matter proposed to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Certification.—</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f506f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(8)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f5070-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/G/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (C); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f5071-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/G/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f5072-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f5073-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3707">10 USC 3707</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (h), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such section 3706</quotedText>” in paragraphs (2) and (3) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such section 3707</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f5074-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau>in subsection (j)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f5075-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/I/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f5076-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2343">10 USC 2343</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in paragraph (3), in the matter to be inserted, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>3701–3708</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>3701 through 3708</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f5077-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/10/I/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f5078-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2379">10 USC 2379</ref>, 2380.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f5079-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3750">10 USC 3750</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (4) and (5).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f507a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><chapeau>Section 1832(i)(7)(F)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f507b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/11/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (iv), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f507c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/11/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in clause (v), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f507d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/11/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f507e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>in subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated), by striking ‘paragraph (1)’ and inserting ‘subsection (b)’.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f507f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><chapeau>Section 1833 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f5080-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/12/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f5081-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3791">10 USC 3791</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (n), in the section heading for section 3791, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>department of defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>department of defense</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f5082-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/12/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f5083-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2328">10 USC 2328</ref>, 2386, 3793, 3794.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (o)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Section</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>as section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Sections</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>as sections</quotedText>”, respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f5084-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f5085-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3807">10 USC 3807</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Section 1834(h)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3801(1)</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3801(a)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f5086-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f5087-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s171a">10 USC 171a</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Section 1845(c)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section</quotedText>” in the matter to be stricken and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f7698-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><chapeau>Section 1846 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f7699-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/15/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f769a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4204">10 USC 4204</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (f)(6)(A), in the matter to be inserted, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Oversight</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f769b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/15/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f769c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1706">10 USC 1706</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (i)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Section 1706(c)(1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Section 1706(a)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f769d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/15/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y779f769e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Further Cross-reference Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1706/a">Section 1706(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is further amended by striking ‘section 2430(a)(1)(B)’ and inserting ‘section 4201(a)(2)’.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f769f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/16" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><chapeau>Section 1847 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/16/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the table of subchapters to be inserted by subsection (a),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f76a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4211">10 USC 4211</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to the second subchapter III (relating to contractors) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“V. </designator> <label>Contractors</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">4291”; and<?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/16/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f76a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4273">10 USC 4273</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (e)(3)(A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>4376(a)(1)</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2135">135 STAT. 2135</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/17" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">(17) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f76a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4324">10 USC 4324</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Section 1848(d) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/18" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">(18) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f76a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4372">10 USC 4372</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Section 1850(e)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transferred and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>redesignated</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/19" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">(19) </num><chapeau>Section 1856 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/19/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f76aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4502">10 USC 4502</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subection (f)(5)(A), in the matter to be inserted, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the comma at the end; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/19/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f76ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4505">10 USC 4505</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (h), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (g)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/20" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="20">(20) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f76ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4658">10 USC 4658</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Section 1862(c)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4657</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4658</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/21" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="21">(21) </num><chapeau>Section 1866 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/21/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f76b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4801">10 USC 4801</ref>.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f76b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/21/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f76b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/21/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779f76b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/21/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (3) (including the amendment made by that paragraph); and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/21/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f76b6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2501">10 USC 2501 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>4817</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted by paragraph (4)(A)(ii) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>4818</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76b7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/22" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="22">(22) </num><chapeau>Section 1867(d) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76b8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/22/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f76b9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4814">10 USC 4814</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Section 4814</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Section 4814(a)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f76ba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/22/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f76bb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4818">10 USC 4818</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (5) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y779f9dcc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>Section 4818 is amended in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f9dcd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>by striking ‘of this chapter’ and inserting ‘of chapters 381 through 385 and chapter 389’; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f9dce-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>by striking ‘under this chapter’ and inserting ‘under such chapters’.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f9dcf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/22/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y779f9dd0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Section 4817(d)(1) is amended by striking ‘this chapter’ and inserting ‘chapters 381 through 385 and chapter 389’.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f9dd1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/23" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="23">(23) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f9dd2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4864">10 USC 4864</ref>.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Section 1870(c)(3) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f9dd3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/23/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y779f9dd4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in each of paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (d), by striking ‘section 2500(1)’ and inserting ‘section 4801(1)’;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f9dd5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/23/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f9dd6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/23/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (D) (as so redeisgnated), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the first subsection (k) (relating to ‘Limitation on certain procurements application process’),</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of subsection (j),</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f9dd7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/b/24" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="24">(24) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f9dd8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">10 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f9dd9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">2413–2419,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779f9dda-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">4952–4957, 4959.</p></sidenote><content>Section 1872(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in each of paragraphs (5) through (11) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 385 of such title, as amended</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 388 of such title, as added</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y779f9ddb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments to Provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, That Are Transferred and Redesignated by Title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, as transferred and redesignated by title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f9ddc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3221">Section 3221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a) and amended by subsection (b) of section 1812 of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (c) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under this section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under this chapter</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2136">135 STAT. 2136</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f9ddd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 3223 of such title, as added by subsection (a) and amended by subsection (d) of section 1812 of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under this section</quotedText>” in paragraph (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under this chapter</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f9dde-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Section 3702 of such title, as added and amended by section 1831 of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779f9ddf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(3) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under this section</quotedText>” in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under this chapter</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>this chapter</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>Section 4375 of such title, as added by subsection (a) and amended by subsection (i) of section 1850 of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (d)(7)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under the program (i) expressed as</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“under the program—<subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y779fc4f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>expressed as”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or subprogram, and (ii) expressed as</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“or subprogram; and<subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y779fc4f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>expressed as”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y779fc4f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-reference Amendments Within Transferred Sections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, as transferred and redesignated by title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3131">Section 3131 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as transferred and redesignated by section 1809(b) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (b)(1) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2353</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4141</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 3137 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by section 1809(h)(1) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (b)(2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2330a</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4505</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 3203 of such title, as added by paragraph (1) and amended by paragraph (2) of section 1811(d)(2) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (c) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (1) and (2)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsections (a)(1) and (b)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 3206 of such title, as added by paragraph (1) and amended by paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 1811(e)(2) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (a)(3) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraphs (A) and (B)</quotedText>” in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (1) and (2)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 3221 of such title, as added by subsection (a) and amended by subsection (b) of section 1812 of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (b)(2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 144</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapters 321, 324, and 325, subchapter I of chapter 322, and sections 3042, 4232, 4273, 4293, 4321, 4323, and 4328</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 3862 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by section 1836(b) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (b) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2303(a)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3063</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 4008 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by section 1841(c) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2303(a)</quotedText>” in subsections (a) and (d) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3063</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 4061 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by section 1842(b) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (b)(5) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2302e</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4004</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2137">135 STAT. 2137</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc4ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><chapeau>Section 4062 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by section 1842(b) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc500-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/9/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(4)(A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779fc501-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/9/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2433(d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4374</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779fc502-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/9/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2433(e)(2)(A)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4375(b)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc503-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/9/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (j), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 137</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 3201 through 3205</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc504-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/9/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (k)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(as defined in section 2302(5) of this title)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc505-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>Section 4171 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by section 1845(b) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (a)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc506-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/10/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>within the meaning</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>this title</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc507-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/10/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 4203(a)(1) of this title</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc508-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><chapeau>Section 4324 of such title, as amended by section 802(a) and transferred and redesignated by section 1848(d)(1) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc509-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/11/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2430</quotedText>” in subparagraph (A) and “<quotedText>section 2430(a)(1)(B)</quotedText>” in subparagraph (B) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4201</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>section 4201(a)(2) of this title</quotedText>”, respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc50a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/11/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (6), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2366(e)(7)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4172(e)(7)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc50b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/11/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2431a(e)(5)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4211(e)(3)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc50c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><chapeau>Section 4375 of such title, as added by subsection (a) and amended by subsection (h) section 1850), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (c)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc50d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/12/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or (b)(2)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc50e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/12/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779fc50f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/12/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or (b)(2)</quotedText>” ; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779fc510-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/12/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b)(1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4376</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc511-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>Section 4505 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by section 1856(g) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2383(b)(3)</quotedText>” in subsection (h)(2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4508(b)(3)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc512-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>Section 4660 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by section 1862(b) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2324</quotedText>” in subsection (c)(2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subchapter I of chapter 273</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fc513-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><content>Section 4814 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by section 1867(b) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subchapter V of chapter 148</quotedText>” in paragraph (5) of subsection (a), as added by section 842(a)(2) of such Act, and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 385</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec24-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/16" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><chapeau>Section 4819 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by section 1867(b) of such Act and amended by section 843 of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec25-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/16/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (C)(xi), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2339a</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3252</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/16/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (E)—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2138">135 STAT. 2138</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y779fec27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/16/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(as defined in section 2500(1) of this title)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779fec28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/16/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2533a</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4862</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y779fec29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/16/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in clause (v), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2521</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4841 and 4842</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/17" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">(17) </num><content>Section 4862 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by section 1870(c)(2) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(c)(2)</quotedText>” in subsection (d)(4) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3204(a)(2)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/18" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">(18) </num><chapeau>Section 4863 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by section 1870(c)(2) of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/18/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(c)(2)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3204(a)(2)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/18/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(g)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3205</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/d/19" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">(19) </num><content>Section 4981 of such title, as transferred by subsection (b) and redesignated by subsection (c) of section 1873 of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2501(a)</quotedText>” in subsection (a) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4811(a)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y779fec2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disposition of New Title 10 Acquisition Provisions Added by the FY2021 NDAA</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec30-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of new section 2339c</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec31-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2339c">Section 2339c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 803 of the FY2021 NDAA, is transferred to chapter 873 of such title, inserted after section 8754, and redesignated as section 8755, and amended in subsection (d)(3) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2430</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4201</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec32-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779fec33-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8751">10 USC 8751</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8755. </designator> <label>Disclosures for offerors for certain shipbuilding major defense acquisition program contracts.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec34-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of new section 2533d</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec35-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533d">Section 2533d of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 841(a) of the FY2021 NDAA, is transferred to chapter 385 of such title, inserted after section 4872 of subchapter III of such chapter, redesignated as section 4873, and amended in subsection (a)(2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2338</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3573</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec36-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779fec37-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4871">10 USC 4871</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 4872 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4873. </designator> <label>Additional requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec38-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of new section 2358c</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec39-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358c">Section 2358c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 1115(a) of the FY2021 NDAA, is transferred to subchapter II of chapter 303 of such title, as added by section 1842(a) of the FY2021 NDAA, inserted after section 4093, as transferred and redesignated by section 1843(a) (as amended by this section), and redesignated as section 4094.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec3a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e/3/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter, as added by section 1842(a) <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2139">135 STAT. 2139</page> of the FY2021 NDAA (as amended by this section),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779fec3b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4061">10 USC 4061</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 4093 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4094. </designator> <label>Enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in science and technology reinvention laboratories.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec3c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of new section 2374b</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec3d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2374b">Section 2374b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 212(a)(1) of the FY2021 NDAA, is transferred to subchapter II of chapter 301 of such title, added at the end of such subchapter, and redesignated as section 4027.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec3e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/e/4/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779fec3f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4027. </designator> <label>Disclosure requirements for recipients of research and development funds.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y779fec40-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Tables of Sections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec41-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779fec42-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2281">10 USC 2281</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 136 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2283.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec43-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779fec44-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2771">10 USC 2771</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 165 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2784.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec45-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 203, as added by section 1807(a) of the FY2021 NDAA,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779fec46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3062">10 USC 3062</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the item relating to section 3064 by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Applicability</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/f/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 223, as added by section 1813(a) of such Act,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779fec48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3241">10 USC 3241</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 3248 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3248. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/f/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 273, as added by section 1832(j)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779fec4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3761">10 USC 3761</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 3764 and 3765.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/f/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter III of chapter 275, as added by section 1833(n)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779fec4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3791">10 USC 3791</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> of such Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 3792 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3792. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/f/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 322, as added by section 1847(a),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779fec4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4211">10 USC 4211</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 4212 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4212. </designator> <label>Risk management and mitigation in major defense acquisition programs and major systems.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y779fec4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/f/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 322, as added by section 1847(a),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x779fec50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4231">10 USC 4231</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2140">135 STAT. 2140</page> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 4232 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4232. </designator> <label>Prohibition on use of lowest price technically acceptable source selection process.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a01361-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/f/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 323, as added by section 1848(a),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a01362-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4321">10 USC 4321</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 4324 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4324. </designator> <label>Life-cycle management and product support.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a01363-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/f/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 382, as added by section 1867(a) of such Act,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a01364-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 USC 4811</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 4814 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4814. </designator> <label>National technology and industrial base: annual report and quarterly briefings.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a01365-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Tables of Chapters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle A, and at the beginning of part V of subtitle A, of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a01366-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101</ref> prec., 3001 prec.</p></sidenote> are amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a01367-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/g/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the items for chapters 203, 205, and 207, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the section number at the end of each item and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>3061</quotedText>”, “<quotedText>3101</quotedText>”, and “<quotedText>3131</quotedText>”, respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a01368-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/g/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item for chapter 247 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“247. </designator> <label>Procurement of Commercial Products and Commercial Services</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">3451”;<?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a01369-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/g/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in the item for chapter 251, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the section number at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>3571</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0136a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/g/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item for chapter 257 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“257. </designator> <label>Contracts for Long-Term Lease or Charter of Vessels, Aircraft, and Combat Vehicles</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">3671</target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“258. </designator> <label>Other Types of Contracts Used for Procurements for Particular Purposes</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">3681”; and<?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0136b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/g/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the last word in the item for the heading for subpart D and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Provisions</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a0136c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/h" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Headings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subtitle A of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0136d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The heading of subpart D of part V <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subpart id="y77a0136e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658173"><num class="fontsize12 bold" value="D">“Subpart D—</num><heading class="fontsize12 bold">General Contracting Provisions”</heading></subpart> </quotedContent><b>.</b></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0136f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The heading of subchapter II of chapter 273, as added by section 1832(j) of the FY2021 NDAA, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subchapter id="y77a01370-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="II">“Subchapter II—</num><heading class="fontsize10 bold">Other Allowable Cost Provisions”</heading></subchapter> </quotedContent><b>.</b></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a01371-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Delete Headings From Sections Specified as </inline>“<inline class="smallCaps">Reserved</inline>”.—</heading><chapeau>Title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a01372-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 201</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The matter inserted by section 1806(a)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a01373-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in each of the items relating to sections 3003 and 3005 in the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a01374-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3001">10 USC 3001</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> the text after the section designation and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a01375-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> section 3003 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2141">135 STAT. 2141</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a01376-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3003">“§ 3003.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <b>[</b></heading><content>Reserved<b>]</b>”</content></section> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a01377-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> section 3005 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a03a88-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3005">“§ 3005.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <b>[</b></heading><content>Reserved<b>]</b>”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a03a89-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 209</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a03a8a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>In the table of contents for chapter 209 inserted by section 1810(a),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a03a8b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3151">10 USC 3151</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the text after the subchapter II designation and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a03a8c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a03a8d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3171">10 USC 3171</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>Section 1810(d) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a03a8e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Subchapter</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch209">Chapter 209 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter:<quotedContent><subchapter id="y77a03a8f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="II">“ ‘SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading class="fontsize10 bold">[RESERVED]</heading><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“ ‘Sec.</designator> <label/> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“ ‘3171. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“ ‘3172. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a061a0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="‘3171">“ ‘§ 3171.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <b>[</b></heading><content>Reserved<b>]</b></content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a061a1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="‘3172">“ ‘§ 3172.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <b>[</b></heading><content>Reserved<b>]</b>’.”</content></section> </subchapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a061a2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a061a3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3301">10 USC 3301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 225</inline>.—</heading><content>The matter inserted by section 1813(h) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the text after the chapter designation and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a061a4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 242</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The matter inserted by section 1817(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a061a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the item relating to section 3324 in the table of sections,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a061a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3321">10 USC 3321</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the text after the section designation and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a061a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> section 3324 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a061a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3324">“§ 3324.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <b>[</b></heading><content>Reserved<b>]</b>”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a061a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 253</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a061aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle A, and at the beginning of part V of subtitle A, of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a061ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101</ref> prec., 3001 prec.</p></sidenote> are amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the text after the chapter designation for chapter 253 in each place and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a061ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Section 1824 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a061ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a061ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3671">10 USC 3671</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>in the matter inserted by subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the text after the chapter designation and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a061af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a061b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101</ref> prec., 3001 prec.</p></sidenote><content>in the matter inserted by subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the text after the chapter designation and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a061b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 272</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The matter inserted by section 1831(k) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a061b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a061b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3721">10 USC 3721</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the text after the chapter designation and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a061b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a061b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3721">10 USC 3721</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> all after the chapter heading and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3721. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3722. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3723. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3724. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/135/2142">135 STAT. 2142</page> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a0d6e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3721">“§ 3721.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <b>[</b></heading><content>Reserved<b>]</b></content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a0d6e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3722">“§ 3722.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <b>[</b></heading><content>Reserved<b>]</b></content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a0d6e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3723">“§ 3723.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <b>[</b></heading><content>Reserved<b>]</b></content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a0d6e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3724">“§ 3724.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <b>[</b></heading><content>Reserved<b>]</b>”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0d6ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 279</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0d6eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a0d6ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3841">10 USC 3841</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>The matter inserted by section 1835(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the table of sections by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the text after the section designation in each of the items relating to sections 3843, 3844, and 3846 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0d6ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Section 1835(e) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a0d6ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/7/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the matter inserted by paragraph (1) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a0d6ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3843">“§ 3843.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <b>[</b></heading><content>Reserved<b>]</b></content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a0d6f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3844">“§ 3844.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <b>[</b></heading><content>Reserved<b>]</b>”</content></section> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a0d6f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/7/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> matter inserted by paragraph (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a0d6f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3846">“§ 3846.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> <b>[</b></heading><content>Reserved<b>]</b>”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0d6f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 283</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0d6f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle A, and at the beginning of part V of subtitle A, of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a0d6f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101</ref> prec., 3001 prec.</p></sidenote> are amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the text after the chapter designation for chapter 283 in each place and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0d6f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a0d6f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2327">10 USC 2327</ref>, 3901 prec.</p></sidenote><content>Section 1837 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="indentUp0 firstIndent-2" id="y77a0fe08-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1837">“SEC. 1837. </num><heading class="bold">RESERVATION OF CHAPTER 283.</heading><content class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x77a0fe09-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <quotedContent>“Part V of subtitle A of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 801 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115">Public Law 115</ref>– 232), is amended by striking chapter 283 and inserting the following:<chapter id="y77a0fe0a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="283">“ ‘CHAPTER 283—</num><heading class="fontsize10 bold">[RESERVED]’.”</heading></chapter> </quotedContent>.</content></section> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0fe0b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 343</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1856 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0fe0c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/9/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a0fe0d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101</ref> prec., 3001 prec.</p></sidenote><content>in the matter to be inserted by subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the text following the designation of chapter 343 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a0fe0e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/9/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> the matter to be inserted by subsection (j)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a0fe0f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4751">10 USC 4751</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> to read as follows:<quotedContent><chapter id="y77a0fe10-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="343">“CHAPTER 343—</num><heading class="fontsize10 bold">[RESERVED]</heading><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658211"> <designator>“Subchapter </designator> <target style="-uslm-lc:I658207">Sec.</target> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“I. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">4541</target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“II. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">4551<?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> <subchapter id="y77a12521-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="I">“SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading class="fontsize10 bold">[RESERVED]</heading><content><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4541. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </content></subchapter> <subchapter id="y77a12522-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="II">“SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading class="fontsize10 bold">[RESERVED]</heading><content><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4551. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </content></subchapter> </chapter> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/135/2143">135 STAT. 2143</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a12523-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 387</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1871 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> the matter to be inserted by subsection (a)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a12524-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/10/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to subchapter I the following<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a12525-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4901">10 USC 4901</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“II. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">4991”; and<?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a12526-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/i/10/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a12527-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4951">10 USC 4951</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 4901 the following new item:<quotedContent><subchapter id="y77a12528-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="II">“SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading class="fontsize10 bold">[RESERVED]</heading><content><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4911. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </content></subchapter> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a12529-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/j" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised Section Relating to Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1807(b) of the FY2021 NDAA<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a1252a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3062">10 USC 3062</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the matter to be inserted by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall prescribe</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is required by section 2202 of this title to prescribe</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a1252b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised Transfer of Sections Relating to Multiyear Contracts for Acquisition of Property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1822 of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1252c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised sections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the matter to be inserted by subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1252d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a1252e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3501">10 USC 3501</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>in the table of sections for subchapter I, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 3501 through 3511 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3501. </designator> <label>Multiyear contracts: acquisition of property.”; and<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1252f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the section headings for sections 3501 through 3511 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a12530-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3501">“§ 3501.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a12531-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3501">10 USC 3501</ref>.</p></sidenote> Multiyear contracts: acquisition of property”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a12532-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of section 2306b</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a12533-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a12534-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2396b">10 USC 2396b</ref>, 3501–3511.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (b) through (l); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a12535-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (a) the following new section:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a14b46-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Section 2306b</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306b">Section 2306b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is transferred to section 3501 of such title, as added by subsection (a).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of section 2306c</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in the matter to be inserted by subsection (m)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a14b4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3531">10 USC 3531</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>in the table of sections, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 3531 through 3535 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3531. </designator> <label>Multiyear contracts: acquisition of services.”; and<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the section headings for sections 3531 through 3535 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a14b4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3531">“§ 3531.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a14b4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3531">10 USC 3531</ref>.</p></sidenote> Multiyear contracts: acquisition of services”</heading></section> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a14b4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3531">10 USC 3531</ref> prec., 2531–3535.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> such subsection (m) as subsection (c);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a14b51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2396c">10 USC 2396c</ref>, 3531–3535.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (n) through (s);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> after subsection (c) (as so redesignated) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a14b53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Section 2306c</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306c">Section 2306c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is transferred to section 3531 of such title, as added by subsection (c).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2144">135 STAT. 2144</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/k/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a14b55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2410o">10 USC 2410o</ref>, 3531 prec., 3551.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming redesignation</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (t) as subsection (e).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a14b56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/l" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Renaming of Chapter 287</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/l/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Renaming of chapter</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1838 of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/l/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the penultimate word in the heading and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>other contracting</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/l/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the penultimate word in the chapter heading in the matter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a14b5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3901">10 USC 3901</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> inserted by subsection (a) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>OTHER CONTRACTING</b></quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/l/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tables of chapters</inline>.—</heading><content>The tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle A, and at the beginning of part V of subtitle A, of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a14b5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101</ref> prec., 3001 prec.</p></sidenote> are amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to chapter 287 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“287. </designator> <label>Other Contracting Programs</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">3961”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a14b5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="m">(m) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised Transfer of Sections Within Chapter 388</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1872(a) of title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA, as amended by this section, is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a14b5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (2) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y77a17270-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>The text of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2411">section 2411 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is transferred to section 4951 of such title, as added by paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a17271-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a17272-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2411">10 USC 2411</ref>, 2412, 4951, 4952.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (3) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y77a17273-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of section 2412</inline>.—</heading><content>The text of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2412">section 2412 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is transferred to section 4952 of such title, as added by paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a17274-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/1/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (4) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y77a17275-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of section 2420</inline>.—</heading><content>The text of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2420">section 2420 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is transferred to section 4953 of such title, as added by paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a17276-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section 1872(a) is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a17277-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a17278-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2414">10 USC 2414</ref>, 4855.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a17279-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/A/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>inserted after section 4951, redesignated as section 4952</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>inserted after section 4953, redesignated as section 4954</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a1727a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/A/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in the matter to be inserted by subparagraph (B)(ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4957(b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4959(b)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1727b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (6)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a1727c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/B/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4952</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4954</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a1727d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/B/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4953</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4955</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a1727e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/B/iii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in the matter to be inserted by subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4951(b)(1)(D)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4951(1)(D)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a1727f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/B/iv" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in the matter to be inserted by subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4957(b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4959(b)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a17280-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a17281-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2415">10 USC 2415</ref>, 4956.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in paragraph (7)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a17282-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/C/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4953</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4955</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a17283-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/C/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4954</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4956</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2145">135 STAT. 2145</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a17284-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a17285-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2416">10 USC 2416</ref>, 4957.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in paragraph (8)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a17286-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/D/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4954</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4956</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a17287-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/D/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4955</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4957</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a17288-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a17289-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2418">10 USC 2418</ref>, 4958.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in paragraph (9)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a1728a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/E/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4955</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4957</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a1728b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/E/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4956</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4958</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1728c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a1728d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2419">10 USC 2419</ref>, 4959.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in paragraph (10)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a1728e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/F/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4956</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4958</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a1728f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/F/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4957</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4959</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a17290-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a17291-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2417">10 USC 2417</ref>, 4961.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in paragraph (11)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a17292-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/G/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>inserted after section 4957, as added by paragraph (10),</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>added at the end of such chapter</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a17293-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/2/G/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4959</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4961</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a17294-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/m/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table of sections</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1872(a)(B) of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><chapter id="y77a199a5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="388">“CHAPTER 388—</num><heading class="fontsize10 bold">PROCUREMENT<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a199a6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4951">10 USC 4951</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM</heading><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4951. </designator> <label>Definitions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4952. </designator> <label>Purposes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4953. </designator> <label>Regulations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4954. </designator> <label>Cooperative agreements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4955. </designator> <label>Funding.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4956. </designator> <label>Distribution.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4957. </designator> <label>Subcontractor information.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4958. </designator> <label>Authority to provide certain types of technical assistance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4959. </designator> <label>Advancing small business growth.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4960. </designator> <label>[Reserved].</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4961. </designator> <label>Administrative and other costs.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <section class="indentUp1 firstIndent-2" id="y77a199a7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4951">“SEC. 4951. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a199a8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4951">10 USC 4951</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="bold">DEFINITIONS.</heading></section> <section class="indentUp1 firstIndent-2" id="y77a199a9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4952">“SEC. 4952. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a199aa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4952">10 USC 4952</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="bold">PURPOSES.</heading></section> <section class="indentUp1 firstIndent-2" id="y77a199ab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="4953">“SEC. 4953. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a199ac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4953">10 USC 4953</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="bold">REGULATIONS.”</heading></section> </chapter> </quotedContent><b>.</b></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a199ad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/n" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="n">(n) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised Section Relating to Navy Contract Financing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a199ae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/n/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised placement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The matter to be inserted by section 1834(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a199af-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/n/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a199b0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3801">10 USC 3801</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>in the table of sections, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3808. </designator> <label>Certain Navy contracts.”; and<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a199b1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/n/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> after the heading for section 3807 the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a199b2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="3808">“§ 3808.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a199b3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3808">10 USC 3808</ref>.</p></sidenote> Certain Navy contracts”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a199b4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/n/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a199b5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2307">10 USC 2307</ref>, 3808.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of section 2307(g)</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1834 is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a1e7d6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Subsection (g) of Section 2307</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/135/2146">135 STAT. 2146</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (g) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2307">section 2307 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is transferred to section 3808 of such title, as added by subsection (a), inserted after the section heading, and amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>by striking the subsection designation and subsection heading; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as subsections (a), (b), and (c), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revisions to new 3808(a)</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) of such section 3808, as so transferred and redesignated, is amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>by inserting ‘<headingText class="smallCaps">Repair, Maintenance, or Overhaul of Naval Vessels: Rate for Progress Payments.—</headingText>’ before ‘The Secretary of the Navy’; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revisions to new 3808(b)</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of such section 3808, as so transferred and redesignated, is amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>by inserting ‘<headingText class="smallCaps">Authority to Advance Funds for Immediate Salvage Operations.—</headingText>’ before ‘The Secretary of the Navy’; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>by striking ‘this paragraph’ in the second sentence and inserting ‘this subsection’.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revisions to new 3808(c)</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of such section 3808, as so transferred and redesignated, is amended by inserting ‘<headingText class="smallCaps">Security for Construction and Conversion of Naval Vessels.—</headingText>’ before ‘The Secretary of the Navy’.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 8702(c) is amended by striking ‘section 2307(g)(2)’ and inserting ‘section 3808(b)’.’ ”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>’.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/n/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a1e7e3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2307">10 USC 2307</ref>, 8661 prec., 8702.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of prior transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1876 is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a1e7e4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="o">(o) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised Transfer Relating to Selected Acquisition Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7e5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer as single section</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7e6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a1e7e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4350">10 USC 4350</ref> prec., 4351 prec.</p></sidenote><content>Subsection (a) section 1849 of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the matter to be inserted by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> all after the chapter heading and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4351. </designator> <label>Selected Acquisition Reports.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a1e7e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a1e7e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2432">10 USC 2432</ref>, 4350.</p></sidenote><content>Subsection (b) of such section 1849 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a20efa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Section 2432</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2432">Section 2432 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is transferred to chapter 324 of such title, as added by subsection (a), and redesignated as section 4351.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a20efb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a20efc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The section heading for section 1849 of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a20efd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4350">10 USC 4350</ref>, 4351 prec.</p></sidenote> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="indentUp0 firstIndent-2" id="y77a20efe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1849">“SEC. 1849. </num><heading class="bold">SELECTED ACQUISITION REPORTS.”</heading></section> </quotedContent><b>.</b></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a20eff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a20f00-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4350">10 USC 4350</ref> prec., 4351 prec.</p></sidenote><content>Section 1849 of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the matter to be inserted by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the text after the chapter designation and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>SELECTED ACQUISITION REPORTS</b></quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a20f01-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-reference amendments in section 4351(c)</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of such section 1849 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a23612-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-reference Amendments in New Section 4351(c)</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (c)(1) of such section, as so transferred and redesignated, is amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2147">135 STAT. 2147</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a23613-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>by striking ‘section 2431’ in subparagraph (A) and inserting ‘section 4205’;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a23614-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>by striking ‘section 2433(a)(2)’ in subparagraph (B)(i) and inserting ‘section 4371(a)(4)’;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a23615-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>by striking ‘section 2435(d)(1)’ in subparagraph (B)(ii) and inserting ‘section 4214(d)(1)’;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a23616-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>by striking ‘section 2435(d)(2)’ in subparagraph (B)(iii) and inserting ‘section 4214(d)(2)’;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a23617-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>by striking ‘section 2432(e)(4)’ in subparagraph (B)(iv) and inserting ‘section 4355(4)’; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a23618-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>by striking ‘section 2446a’ in subparagraph (G) and inserting ‘section 4401’.’ ”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>’.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a23619-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-reference amendment in section 4351(h)</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of such section 1849<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2361a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2432">10 USC 2432</ref>, 4351, 4352.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a2361b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-reference Amendment in New Section 4351(h)</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (h)(2)(A) of such section, as so transferred and redesignated, is amended by striking ‘section 2431’ and inserting ‘section 4205’.’ ”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>’.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2361c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deletion of superseded amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section 1849 is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2361d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/5/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2361e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2432">10 USC 2432</ref>, 4353–4358.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2361f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1734">10 USC 1734</ref>, 2432, 8671.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (e) through (k); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a23620-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/5/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (l) and (m) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a23621-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming cross-reference amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a23622-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in section 1812—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a23623-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a23624-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3221">10 USC 3221</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (b)(2)(D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4353(a)</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351(c)(1)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a23625-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a23626-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3225">10 USC 3225</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (f)(2)(C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4351 through 4358</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a23627-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in section 1846—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a23628-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a23629-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4204">10 USC 4204</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (f)(5)(C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4351 through 4358</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2362a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2362b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4203">10 USC 4203</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (g)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351(a)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2362c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in section 1847—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2362d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2362e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4214">10 USC 4214</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (b)(4)(B)(iii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4351 through 4358</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2362f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a23630-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4231">10 USC 4231</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (c)(1)(A)(i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4351 through 4358</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a23631-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a23632-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4252">10 USC 4252</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (d)(2)(C)(ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4351 through 4358</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a23633-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a23634-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4271">10 USC 4271</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (e)(1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351(2)</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351(a)(2)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a23635-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a23636-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1734">10 USC 1734</ref>, 8671.</p></sidenote><content>in section 1849(f) (as so redesignated), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 324</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d47-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>in section 1850—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2148">135 STAT. 2148</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d48-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a25d49-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4371">10 USC 4371</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351(a)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d4a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4358</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351(h)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d4b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a25d4c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4372">10 USC 4372</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (e)(4)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4352(c)</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351(b)(3)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d4d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/E/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a25d4e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4375">10 USC 4375</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (h)(2)(C)(ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and inserting</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>respectively</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>and inserting ‘section 4351(e)’ and ‘section 4351(f)’, respectively</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d4f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/E/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a25d50-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4376">10 USC 4376</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (j)(3)(B)(ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4356(a)</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351(f)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d51-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/E/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a25d52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4377">10 USC 4377</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (k)(4)(D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4352</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/o/6/E/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>in subsection (k)(6)(D)(i)(II), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4356</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351(f)</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a25d54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/p" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="p">(p) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Sections 2196 & 2197 to Chapter 384 (manufacturing Technology)</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/p/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1869(d) of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/p/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a25d57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2522">10 USC 2522</ref>, 4845, 2196, 4843, 2197, 4844.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Section 2522.—</headingText><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2522">Section 2522 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“<headingText class="smallCaps">Sections 2196, 2197, and 2522.—</headingText><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y77a25d58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 2196, 2197, and 2522 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, are”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/p/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as section 4843</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as sections 4843, 4844, and 4845, respectively</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/p/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y77a25d5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4844, as transferred and redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended in subsection (a)(6), by striking ‘section 2196’ and inserting ‘section 4843’.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/p/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tables of sections</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/p/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 384</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1869(a) of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a25d5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4841">10 USC 4841</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> in the matter to be inserted by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 4843 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4843. </designator> <label>Manufacturing engineering education program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4844. </designator> <label>Manufacturing experts in the classroom.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4845. </designator> <label>Armament retooling and manufacturing.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/p/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 111</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch111">chapter 111 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a25d60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2191">10 USC 2191</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 2196 and 2197.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a25d61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/q" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="q">(q) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised Transfer of Section 2358b</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/q/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deletion of transfer to chapter 303</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1842(b) is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a25d63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358b">10 USC 2358b</ref>, 2359a, 2359b, 2361a, 2365, 2374a,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a25d64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">4061–4063,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a25d65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">4065, 4066.</p></sidenote> amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/q/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2358b,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/q/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>4064,</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2149">135 STAT. 2149</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a25d68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/q/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer to chapter 87</inline>.—</heading><content>Subtitle J of title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a25d69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1761">10 USC 1761</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 1878 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a2847a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1878A">“SEC. 1878A. </num><heading class="fontsize12">TRANSFER OF TITLE 10 SECTION RELATING TO JOINT RESERVE DETACHMENT OF DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT.</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a2847b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358b">Section 2358b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is transferred to subchapter V of chapter 87 of such title, inserted after section 1765, and redesignated as section 1766.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a2847c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:<toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1766. </designator> <label>Joint reserve detachment of the Defense Innovation Unit.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a2847d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/r" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="r">(r) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised Section Relating to Acquisition-related Functions of Chiefs of the Armed Forces</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2847e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/r/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deletion of separate section for acquisitions functions of service chiefs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1847 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2847f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/r/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a28480-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4271">10 USC 4271</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>in the matter to be inserted by subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 4274 in the table of sections for subchapter IV and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4274. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.”; and<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a28481-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/r/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a28482-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2547">10 USC 2547</ref>, 7033, 8033, 8043, 9033.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (4), (5), and (6)(B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a28483-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/r/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-reference amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1808(d) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a28484-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Sections 7033(d)(5), 8033(d)(5), 8043(e)(5), and 9033(d)(5) of such title are amended by striking ‘and 2547’ and inserting ‘and 3104’.’ ”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>’.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a28485-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/s" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="s">(s) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised Transfer of Section Relating to National Technology and Industrial Base</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title XVIII of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a28486-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/s/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deletion of previous transfer of section 2440</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1847(b)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a28487-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/s/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a28488-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2440">10 USC 2440</ref>, 4211.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Transfer of</headingText></quotedText>” and all that follow through “<quotedText>(B)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a28489-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/s/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2848a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4211">10 USC 4211</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (3)</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4820 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2848b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/s/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised transfer</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2848c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/s/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2440">Section 2440 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 846(b) of the FY2021 NDAA, is transferred to chapter 382 of such title, inserted after section 4819, and redesignated as section 4820.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2848d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/s/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2848e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4811">10 USC 4811</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4820. </designator> <label>National technology and industrial base plans, policy, and guidance.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2848f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/s/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>Such section 4820, as so transferred and redesignated, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a28490-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/s/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2501</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4811</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a28491-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/s/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 148</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subchapters 381 through 385 and subchapter 389</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a28492-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/t" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="t">(t) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revision of Subchapter III of Chapter 385</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1870(d) of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2150">135 STAT. 2150</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a28493-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/t/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a28494-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4871">10 USC 4871</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in the matter inserted by paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a28495-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/t/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 4871 and 4872 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new items:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4871. </designator> <label>Contracts: consideration of national security objectives.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4872. </designator> <label>Acquisition of sensitive materials from non-allied foreign nations: prohibition.”; and<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2aba6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/t/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 4873, as added by this section, the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4874. </designator> <label>Award of certain contracts to entities controlled by a foreign government: prohibition.”;<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2aba7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/t/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2aba8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/t/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the paragraph heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 2533c and 2536</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 2327, 2533c, and 2536</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2aba9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/t/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 2533c and 2536 of title 10</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 2327, 2533c, and 2536 of title 10</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abaa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/t/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4871 and 4872</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4871, 4872, and 4874</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/t/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/t/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Section 4871</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Section 4872</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abad-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/t/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the matter inserted by subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>4871</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>4872</b></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/t/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2abaf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2572">10 USC 2572</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in the matter inserted by paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4872(c)(1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4874(c)(1)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a2abb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="u">(u) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Restructuring of Chapters of Subpart E (research & Engineering)</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1841 of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised subpart e</inline>.—</heading><content>The matter to be inserted by subsection (a)(2)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2abb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101</ref> prec., 3001 prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subpart id="y77a2abb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658173"><num class="fontsize12 bold" value="E">“Subpart E—</num><heading class="fontsize12 bold">Research and Engineering</heading><content><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“301. </designator> <label>Research and Engineering Generally</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">4001</target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“303. </designator> <label>Research and Engineering Activities</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">4061</target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“305. </designator> <label>Universities</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">4131</target> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“307. </designator> <label>Test and Evaluation</label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">4171”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </content></subpart> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised chapter 301</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1841 of the FY2021 NDAA is further amended as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised table of sections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The matter to be inserted by subsection (a)(1)(B)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2abb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abb7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to chapter 301 the following:<quotedContent><subchapter id="y77a2abb8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="I">“SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">GENERAL”</heading></subchapter> </quotedContent><inline class="smallCaps">;</inline></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abb9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 4002, 4003, and 4004 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4002. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4003. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4004. </designator> <label>Contract authority for development and demonstration of initial or additional prototype units.”;<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 4008 and 4009 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4008. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4009. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.”; and<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/135/2151">135 STAT. 2151</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abbb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 4015 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subchapter id="y77a2abbc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 smallCaps" value="II">“SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">AGREEMENTS</heading><content><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4021. </designator> <label>Research projects: transactions other than contracts and grants.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4022. </designator> <label>Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4023. </designator> <label>Procurement for experimental purposes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4024. </designator> <label>Merit-based award of grants for research and development.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4025. </designator> <label>Prizes for advanced technology achievements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4026. </designator> <label>Cooperative research and development agreements under Stevenson-Wydler Technology.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </content></subchapter> </quotedContent></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abbd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised transfer of title 10 sections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b)(1)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2abbe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4004">10 USC 4004</ref>,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2abbf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">4007, 4021–4026,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2abc0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">2358, 2371, 2371b, 2373, 4001, 4002.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abc1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2302e, 2359,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>2358,</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abc2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and 2373</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, 2373, 2374, 2374a, and 2371a</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abc3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>4002, 4003, and</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abc4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, 4007, 4021, 4022, 4023, 4024, 4025, and 4026</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>, respectively</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2abc5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2abc6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b)(2)(A)(i) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by striking</quotedText>” and all that follows through the semicolon at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by striking ‘section 2371 or 2371b’ and inserting ‘section 4021 or 4022’;</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2d2d7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2d2d8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2357">10 USC 2357</ref>, 2359, 2361, 2374, 4001 prec., 4021 prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of subchapters</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a2d2d9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Subchapters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 301 of such title, as added by subsection (a), is amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2d2da-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>by inserting before section 4001, as transferred and redesignated by subsection (b)(1), the following:<quotedContent><subchapter id="y77a2d2db-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="I">“ ‘Subchapter I—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">General’<inline class="noSmallCaps"><b>; and</b></inline></heading></subchapter> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2d2dc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>by inserting before section 4021, as transferred and redesignated by subsection (b)(1), the following:<quotedContent><subchapter id="y77a2d2dd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="II">“ ‘Subchapter II—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">Agreements’<inline class="noSmallCaps"><b>.”</b></inline></heading></subchapter> </quotedContent><b>.</b></content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2d2de-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised transfer of section 2364(a)</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2d2df-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2364">10 USC 2364</ref>, 4014.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4009</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4007</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2d2e0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised cross-reference amendments</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2d2e1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/F/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>Subsection (b)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2d2e2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/F/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2f8f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4001">10 USC 4001</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in subparagraph (A)(ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4004</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4023</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2f8f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/F/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in subparagraph (A)(iii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4002 and 4143</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4021 and 4026</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2f8f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/F/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Section 4002</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Section 4021</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2f8f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/F/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y77a2f8f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/F/i/IV/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Section 4003</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Section 4022</quotedText>”; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y77a2f8f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/F/i/IV/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4002</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4021</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2152">135 STAT. 2152</page></content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2f8f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/F/i/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="y77a2f8fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Section 4004 of such title, as so transferred and redesignated, is amended by striking ‘section 2302(2)(B)’ in subsection (a) and inserting ‘section 3012(2)’.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a2f8fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/2/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2f8fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2501">10 USC 2501 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Subsection (e)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4003</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4022</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2f8fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised chapter 303, subchapter i</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1842 of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a2f8fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised heading and table of sections</inline>.—</heading><content>The matter to be inserted by subsection (a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><chapter id="y77a2f8ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="303">“CHAPTER 303—</num><heading class="fontsize10 bold">RESEARCH<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a2f900-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4061">10 USC 4061</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> AND ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES</heading><toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>“Subchapter I—</designator> <label>General</label> </referenceItem><headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4061. </designator> <label>Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4062. </designator> <label>Defense Acquisition Challenge Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4063. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4064. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4065. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4066. </designator> <label>Global Research Watch Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4067. </designator> <label>Technology protection features activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>“Subchapter II—</designator> <label>Personnel</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4091. </designator> <label>Authorities for certain positions at science and technology reinvention laboratories.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4092. </designator> <label>Personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4093. </designator> <label>Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>“Subchapter III—</designator> <label>Research and Development Centers and Facilities</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4121. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4122. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4123. </designator> <label>Mechanisms to provide funds for defense laboratories for research and development of technologies for military missions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4124. </designator> <label>Centers for Science, Technology, and Engineering Partnership.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4125. </designator> <label>Functions of Defense research facilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4126. </designator> <label>Use of federally funded research and development centers.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <subchapter id="y77a32011-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="I">“Subchapter I—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a32012-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4061">10 USC 4061</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">General</heading></subchapter> <subchapter id="y77a32013-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="II">“Subchapter II—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a32014-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4091">10 USC 4091</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">Personnel</heading></subchapter> <subchapter id="y77a32015-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="III">“Subchapter III—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a32016-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4123">10 USC 4123</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">Research and Development Centers and Facilities”</heading></subchapter> </chapter> </quotedContent><b>.</b></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a32017-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of title 10 sections to subchapter i</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a32018-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2357">10 USC 2357</ref>, 4067, 2358b, 2359a, 2359b, 2361a, 2365, 2374a, 4061, 4062, 4066.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a32019-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2361a</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>2365</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2365, and 2357</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a3201a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>after the table of sections</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>after the heading for subchapter I</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a3201b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>4063</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>4066</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>4066, and 4067</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a3201c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised cross-reference amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4065</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4025</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2153">135 STAT. 2153</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a3201d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised chapter 303, subchapters ii & iii</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a3201e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a3201f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4092">10 USC 4092</ref>, 4093, 4091, 4123, 4126, 4124, 2364, 2358a, 2360, 2363, 4125.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1843 of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the section heading and subsections (a) and (b) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><section class="indentUp0 firstIndent-2" id="y77a34730-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1843">“SEC. 1843. </num><heading class="bold">PERSONNEL; RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND FACILITIES.</heading><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a34731-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Title 10 Sections to Subchapter Ii</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 2358a, 1599h, and 2192a of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, are transferred to subchapter II of chapter 303 of such title, as added by section 1842(a), inserted (in that order) after the subchapter heading, and redesignated as sections 4091, 4092, and 4093, respectively.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a34732-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Title 10 Sections to Subchapter Iii</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a34733-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 2363, 2368, and 2367 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, are transferred to subchapter III of chapter 303 of such title, as added by section 1842(a), inserted (in that order) after the subchapter heading, and redesignated as sections 4123, 4124, and 4126, respectively.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a34734-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of section 2364(b) and (c)</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a34735-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Heading</inline>.—</heading><content>Such subchapter III is further amended by inserting after section 4124, as transferred and redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y77a34736-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="‘4125">“ ‘§ 4125.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Functions of Defense research facilities’.</heading></section> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a34737-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Text</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (b) and (c) of section 2364 of such title are transferred to such subchapter, inserted after the section heading for section 4125, as added by subparagraph (A), and redesignated as subsections (a) and (b), respectively.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a34738-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised cross-reference amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of such section 1843<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a34739-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2805">10 USC 2805</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4103(a)</quotedText>” in the matter to be inserted and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4123(a)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a3473a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments to transferred section</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section 1843 is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a3473b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments to Transferred Section</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4124 of such title, as transferred and redesignated by subsection (b)(1), is amended in subsection (b)(3)(B)(ii), by striking ‘2358, 2371, 2511, 2539b, and 2563’ and inserting ‘2563, 4001, 4021, 4831, and 4062’.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a3473c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised chapter 305</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a3473d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">New chapter 305</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) of section 1844 of the FY2021 NDAA<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a3473e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4141">10 USC 4141</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a3473f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 305, as added by the preceding section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 303, as added by section 1842</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a34740-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the matter inserted by that subsection and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>:<quotedContent><chapter id="y77a34741-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="305">“CHAPTER 305—</num><heading class="fontsize10 bold">UNIVERSITIES</heading><content><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4141. </designator> <label>Award of grants and contracts to colleges and universities: requirement of competition.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4142. </designator> <label>Extramural acquisition innovation and research activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4143. </designator> <label>Research and development laboratories: contracts for services of university students.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2154">135 STAT. 2154</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4144. </designator> <label>Research and educational programs and activities: historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions of higher education.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </content></chapter> </quotedContent></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e52-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of title 10 sections to new chapter 305</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a36e53-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s114">10 USC 114</ref>, 2224 note, 2350a prec., 2350<i>l</i>, 2353, 2364, 2367, 2368, 2371a, 2661 prec., 2681.</p></sidenote> further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a36e54-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Title 10 Sections</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 2361, 2361a, 2360, and 2362 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, are transferred to chapter 305 of such title, as added by subsection (a), inserted (in that order) after the table of sections, and redesignated as section 4141, 4142, 4143, and 4144, respectively.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e55-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised chapter 307</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e56-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Redesignation of chapter 309 as chapter 307</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) of section 1845 of the FY2021 NDAA<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a36e57-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4171">10 USC 4171</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e58-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/6/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 307, as added by the preceding section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 305, as added by section 1844</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e59-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/6/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the chapter added by that section as chapter 307.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e5a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of additional sections to redesignated chapter 307</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of such section<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a36e5b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4174">10 USC 4174</ref>, 4175, 196, 2366, 2399, 4171–4173.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e5c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/6/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and 196</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>196, 2353, and 2681</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e5d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/6/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4171, 4172, and 4173</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4171, 4172, 4173, 4174, and 4175</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e5e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/u/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table of sections</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections inserted by subsection (a) of such section<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a36e5f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s4171">10 USC 4171</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new items:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4174. </designator> <label>Contracts: acquisition, construction, or furnishing of test facilities and equipment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4175. </designator> <label>Use of test and evaluation installations by commercial entities.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a36e60-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments to Delete Conflicting Transfers of Certain Sections</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e61-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/v/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deletion of transfer of section 2302e to chapter 243</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1818 of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e62-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/v/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a36e63-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302e">10 USC 2302e</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e64-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/v/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a36e65-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3344">10 USC 3344</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the last item in the table of sections inserted by subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e66-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/v/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deletion of transfer of section 2362 to chapter 287</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1838 of the FY2021 NDAA <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e67-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/v/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a36e68-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304e">10 USC 2304e</ref>, 2323a, 2362, 2410d, 2410n, 3901–3903, 3905.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a36e69-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3901">10 USC 3901</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2362,</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>3904,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e6a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/v/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 3904 in the table of sections inserted by subsection (a) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3904. </designator> <label><b>[</b>Reserved<b>]</b>.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a36e6b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/w" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="w">(w) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Tables of Sections Not in Part V</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e6c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/w/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a36e6d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 USC 1580</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 81 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1599h.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e6e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/w/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a36e6f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2191">10 USC 2191</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 111 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2192a.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a36e70-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1701/w/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x77a36e71-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2661">10 USC 2661</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 159 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2681.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2155">135 STAT. 2155</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d39579e96417" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1702">SEC. 1702. </num><heading>CONFORMING CROSS REFERENCE TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE TRANSFER AND REORGANIZATION OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION STATUTES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a82962-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to <ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref></inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a82963-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 171a(i)(3) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2366a(d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>4251(d)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a82964-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 181(b)(6) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 2366a(b), 2366b(a)(4),</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 4251(b), 4252(a)(4),</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a82965-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 1734(c)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2435(a)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4214(a)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a82966-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Laws Classified as Notes in <ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref></inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a85077-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 801(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2545</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3001</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a85078-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 323(a) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/383">Public Law 111–383</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2463">10 U.S.C. 2463 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 235, 2330a, or 2463</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2463, 3137, or 4505</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a85079-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Section 8065 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/287">Public Law 108–287</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2540">10 U.S.C. 2540 note</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8507a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subchapter VI of chapter 148</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subchapter I of chapter 389</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8507b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2540c(d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4974(d)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a8507c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Laws Classified in <ref href="/us/usc/t6">Title 6, United States Code</ref> (homeland Security)</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8507d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 831(a)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s391/a">6 U.S.C. 391(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2371</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4021</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8507e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 853(b) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s423/b">6 U.S.C. 423(b)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a8507f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s134">Section 134 of title 41, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a85080-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s153">Section 153 of title 41, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a85081-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3015">Section 3015 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a85082-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/c/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Section 855 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s425">6 U.S.C. 425</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a85083-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a87794-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Sections 1901 and 1906 of <ref href="/us/usc/t41">title 41, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a87795-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3205">Section 3205 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a87796-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3305">Section 3305 of title 41, United States Code</ref>.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a87797-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>provided in</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>shall not</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>provided in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s1901/a/2">section 1901(a)(2) of title 41, United States Code</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3205/a/2">section 3205(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3305/a/2">section 3305(a)(2) of title 41, United States Code</ref>, shall not</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a87798-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/c/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 856(a) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s426/a">6 U.S.C. 426(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2156">135 STAT. 2156</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a89ea9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federal property and administrative services act of 1949</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In <ref href="/us/usc/t41/stI/dC">division C of subtitle I of title 41, United States Code</ref>:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89eaa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Paragraphs (1), (2), (6), and (7) of subsection (a) of section 3304 of such title, relating to use of procedures other than competitive procedures under certain circumstances (subject to subsection (d) of such section).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89eab-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Section 4106 of such title, relating to orders under task and delivery order contracts.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a89eac-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, united states code</ref></inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In part V of subtitle A of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ead-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Paragraphs (1), (2), (6), and (7) of subsection (a) of section 3204, relating to use of procedures other than competitive procedures under certain circumstances (subject to subsection (d) of such section).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89eae-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Section 3406, relating to orders under task and delivery order contracts.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a89eaf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office of federal procurement policy act</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraphs (1)(B), (1)(D), and (2)(A) of section 1708(b) of title 41, United Sates Code, relating to inapplicability of a requirement for procurement notice.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89eb0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/c/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 604(f) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s453b/f">6 U.S.C. 453b(f)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(g)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3205</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a89eb1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to <ref href="/us/usc/t14">Title 14, United States Code</ref> (coast Guard)</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t14">Title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89eb2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 308(c)(10)(B)(ii) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2547(c)(1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3104(c)(1)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89eb3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 1137(b)(4) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2306b</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3501</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89eb4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 1906(b)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 137</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 3201 through 3205</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a89eb5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Laws Classified in <ref href="/us/usc/t15">Title 15, United States Code</ref> (commerce)</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89eb6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 14(a) of the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s205l/a">15 U.S.C. 205l(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89eb7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>set forth in chapter 137</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>et seq.),</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>set forth in the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, referred to in section 3016 of such title as ‘chapter 137 legacy provisions’, section 3453 of such title, division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of <ref href="/us/usc/t41/stI">subtitle I of title 41, United States Code</ref>,</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89eb8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 2377(c)</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3453/c">section 3453(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3307/d">section 3307(d) of title 41, United States Code</ref>.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89eb9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in the third sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2377</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>shall take</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3453 of title 10, United Sates Code, or section 3307(b) to (d) of <ref href="/us/usc/t41">title 41, United States Code</ref>, then the provisions of such sections 3453 or 3307(b) to (d) shall take</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89eba-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 8 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s637">15 U.S.C. 637</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2157">135 STAT. 2157</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ebb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (g)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(c)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3204(a)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ebc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (h)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ebd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 137</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 3201 through 3205</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ebe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(f)(2)</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>section 2304(f)(1)</quotedText>”, and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (3) and (4) of section 3204(e)</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>section 3204(e)(1)</quotedText>”, respectively.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ebf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 9 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638">15 U.S.C. 638</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (r)(4)(A) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 3201 through 3205</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ec0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 884(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (<ref href="/us/pl/116/92">Public Law 116–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638">15 U.S.C. 638 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2500</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4801</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ec1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>Section 15 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s644">15 U.S.C. 644</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ec2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (k)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ec3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (17)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2318</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3249</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ec4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (17)(C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 142</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 388</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ec5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/5/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in paragraph (18), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2784</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4754</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ec6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (r)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304c(b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3406(c)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ec7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsections (u) and (v), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 142</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 388</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ec8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/6" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 16 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s645">15 U.S.C. 645</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (d)(3) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 142</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 388</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ec9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/e/7" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 272 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (<ref href="/us/pl/100/180">Public Law 100–180</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t15/s4602">15 U.S.C. 4602</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (c) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2306a</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 271</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a89eca-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Titles 32, United States Code (national Guard) and 37, United States Code (pay and Allowances)</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ecb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/f/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t32/s113">Section 113 of title 32, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (b)(1)(B) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(c)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3204(a)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ecc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/f/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s418">Section 418 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (d)(2)(A)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ecd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2533a</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4862</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ece-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 137 of title 10</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 137 legacy provisions (as such term is defined in section 3016 of title 10)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a89ecf-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/g" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to <ref href="/us/usc/t40">Title 40, United States Code</ref> (public Buildings)</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t40">Title 40, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ed0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 113(e) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ed1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ed2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/g/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 137</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3063</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ed3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/g/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that chapter;</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the provisions of that title referred to in section 3016 of such title as ‘chapter 137 legacy provisions’;</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2158">135 STAT. 2158</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ed4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2535</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4881</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a89ed5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 581(f)(1)(A) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2535</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4881</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a89ed6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to <ref href="/us/usc/t41">Title 41, United States Code</ref> (public Contracts)</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t41">Title 41, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5e7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1127(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2324(e)(1)(P)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3744(a)(16)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5e8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 1303(a)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapters 4 and 137 of title 10</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 4 of title 10, chapter 137 legacy provisions (as such term is defined in section 3016 of title 10)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5e9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 1502(b)(1)(B) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2306a(a)(1)(A)(i)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3702(a)(1)(A)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5ea-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 1708(b)(2)(A) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(c)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3204(a)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5eb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 1712(b)(2)(B) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(c)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3204(a)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5ec-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 1901(e)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(f)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3204(e)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5ed-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>Section 1903 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5ee-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(g)(1)(B)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3205(a)(2)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5ef-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2306a</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 271</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5f0-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 1907(a)(3)(B)(ii) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2305(e) and (f)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3308</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5f1-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 1909(e) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2784</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4754</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5f2-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Section 2101(2)(A) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2306a(h)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3701</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5f3-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Section 2311 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2371</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4021</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5f4-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><chapeau>Section 3302 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5f5-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/12/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(3)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5f6-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/12/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2302(2)(C)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3012(3)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5f7-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/12/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 2304a to 2304d of title 10,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 245 of title 10</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5f8-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/12/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1)(A)(i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304c(b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3406(c)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5f9-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/12/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (d)(1)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(f)(1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3204(e)(1)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5fa-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>Section 3307(e)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 140</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 247</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5fb-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><chapeau>Section 4104 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5fc-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/14/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 2304a to 2304d</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 245</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5fd-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/14/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5fe-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/14/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 2304a to 2304d</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 245</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c5ff-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/14/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304c(b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3406(c)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c600-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/h/14/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304c(c)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3406(e)</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2159">135 STAT. 2159</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a8c601-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Laws Classified as Notes in <ref href="/us/usc/t41">Title 41, United States Code</ref></inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c602-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/i/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 555 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/254">Public Law 115–254</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t41">41 U.S.C. </ref>preceding 3101 note) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2305</quotedText>” in subsections (a)(4) and (c)(1) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 3206 through 3208 and sections 3301 through 3309</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c603-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/i/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 846(f)(5) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s1901">41 U.S.C. 1901 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 3201 through 3205</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c604-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/i/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3304">41 U.S.C. 3304 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c605-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/i/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 2304(f)(1)(C) and 2304(l)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 3204(e)(1)(C) and 3204(f)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c606-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/i/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c607-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/i/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(f)(2)(D)(ii)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3204(e)(4)(D)(ii)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c608-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/i/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2302(1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3004</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c609-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/i/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304(f)(1)(B)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3204(e)(1)(B)</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a8c60a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/j" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Laws Classified in <ref href="/us/usc/t42">Title 42, United States Code</ref></inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c60b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/j/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/pl/78/410">Public Law 78–410</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c60c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/j/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in section 301(a)(7) (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s241/a/7">42 U.S.C. 241(a)(7)</ref>), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 2353 and 2354</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 3861 and 4141</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c60d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/j/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in section 405(b)(1) (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s284/b/1">42 U.S.C. 284(b)(1)</ref>), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2354</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3861</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c60e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/j/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 403(a) of the Housing Amendments of 1955 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1594/a">42 U.S.C. 1594(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3 of the Armed Services Procurement Act of 1947</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapters 221 and 241 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c60f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/j/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Title II of the Department of Housing and Urban Development-Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1986 (<ref href="/us/pl/99/160">Public Law 99–160</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2354</quotedText>” in the last proviso in the paragraph under the heading “<headingText>National Science Foundation—Research and Related Activities</headingText>” (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1887">42 U.S.C. 1887</ref>) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3861</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c610-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/j/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 306(b)(2) of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5206/b/2">42 U.S.C. 5206(b)(2)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2393(c)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4654(c)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c611-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/j/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 801(c)(2) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s8287">42 U.S.C. 8287</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2304c(d)</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3406/d">section 3406(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s4106/d">section 4106(d) of title 41, United States Code</ref>.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c612-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/j/6" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 3021(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s13556">42 U.S.C. 13556</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 137 of title 10</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 137 legacy provisions (as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3016">section 3016 of title 10, United States Code</ref>)</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2160">135 STAT. 2160</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a8c613-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/k" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Laws Classified in <ref href="/us/usc/t50">Title 50, United States Code</ref></inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c614-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/k/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 141(a) of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (<ref href="/us/pl/107/314">Public Law 107–314</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1521a/a">50 U.S.C. 1521a(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2430</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4201</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8c615-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/k/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 502(a) of the National Emergencies Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1651/a">50 U.S.C. 1651(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) through (5) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a8ed26-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Chapters 1 to 11 of <ref href="/us/usc/t40">title 40, United States Code</ref>, and division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of <ref href="/us/usc/t41/stI">subtitle I of title 41, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a8ed27-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Section 3727(a)–(e)(1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t31">title 31, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a8ed28-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s6305">Section 6305 of title 41, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a8ed29-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content><ref href="/us/pl/85/804">Public Law 85–804</ref> (Act of Aug. 28, 1958, <ref href="/us/stat/72/972">72 Stat. 972</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1431/etseq">50 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y77a8ed2a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3201/a">Section 3201(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8ed2b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/k/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The Atomic Energy Defense Act <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8ed2c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/k/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Sections 4217 and 4311 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2537">50 U.S.C. 2537</ref>, 2577) are each amended in subsection (a)(2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2432</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4351</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8ed2d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/k/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 4813 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2794">50 U.S.C. 2794</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2500</quotedText>” in subsection (c)(1)(C) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4801</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a8ed2e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/k/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 107 of the Defense Production Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4517">50 U.S.C. 4517</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (b)(2)(B) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> clauses (i) and (ii) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y77a8ed2f-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>section 3203(a)(1)(B) or 3204(a)(3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y77a91440-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>section 3303(a)(1)(B) or 3304(a)(3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t41">title 41, United States Code</ref>; or”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y77a91441-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a91442-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1473H of the National Agriculture Advanced Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (<ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3319k">7 U.S.C. 3319k</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2371</quotedText>” in subsections (b)(6)(A) and (d)(1)(B) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4021</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a91443-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t17/s1301">Section 1301 of title 17, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (a)(3) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2320</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subchapter I of chapter 275</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a91444-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 21 of the Arms Export Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2761">22 U.S.C. 2761</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 137</quotedText>” in subsection (l)(4) and subsection (m)(4) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chapter 137 legacy provisions (as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s3016">section 3016 of title 10, United States Code</ref>)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a91445-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 3 of the Foreign Direct Investment and International Financial Data Improvements Act of 1990 (<ref href="/us/pl/101/533">Public Law 101–533</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3142">22 U.S.C. 3142</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (c)(2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2505</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4816</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a91446-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3553">Section 3553 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (d)(4)(B) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2305(b)(5)(B)(vii)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3304(c)(1)(G)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a91447-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/6" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 226 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s569f">33 U.S.C. 569f</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2393(c)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4654(c)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a91448-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/7" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t36/s40728B/e">Section 40728B(e) of title 36, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2161">135 STAT. 2161</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a91449-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (k) of section 2304</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3201(e)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a9144a-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c) of such section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3204(a)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a9144b-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/8" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 1427(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/136">Public Law 108–136</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t40/s1103">40 U.S.C. 1103 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 2304a and 2304b</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sections 3403 and 3405</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a9144c-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/9" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 895(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t40/s11103">40 U.S.C. 11103 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2366a(d)(7)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 4251(d)(5)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a9144d-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/10" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Sections 50113(c), 50115(b), and 50132(a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t51">title 51, United States Code</ref>, are amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>including chapters 137 and 140</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>including applicable provisions of chapters 201 through 285, 341 through 343, and 363</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y77a9144e-e812-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/117/81/dA/tXVII/s1702/l/11" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Section 823(c)(3)(C) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/10">Public Law 115–10</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t51">51 U.S.C. </ref>preceding 30301 note) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2319</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3243</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> DIVISION B—

Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS Sec. 2001.  Sec. 2002.  Sec. 2003.  TITLE XXI— Sec. 2101.  Sec. 2102.  Sec. 2103.  Sec. 2104.  Sec. 2105.  Sec. 2106.  Sec. 2107. 
SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE.  This division and title XLVI of division D may be cited as the “Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022”.
SEC. 2002. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS AND AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO BE SPECIFIED BY LAW.(a) Expiration of Authorizations After Three Years.—Except as provided in subsection (b), all authorizations contained in titles XXI through XXVII for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (and authorizations of appropriations therefor) shall expire on the later of—(1) October 1, 2024; or (2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2025. (b) Exception.—Subsection (a) shall not apply to authorizations for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing 135 STAT. 2162 projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (and authorizations of appropriations therefor), for which appropriated funds have been obligated before the later of—(1) October 1, 2024; or (2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for fiscal year 2025 for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, or contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program.
SEC. 2003. EFFECTIVE DATE AND AUTOMATIC EXECUTION OF CONFORMING CHANGES TO TABLES OF SECTIONS, TABLES OF CONTENTS, AND SIMILAR TABULAR ENTRIES.(a) Effective Date.—Titles XXI through XXVII shall take effect on the later of—(1) October 1, 2021; or (2) the date of the enactment of this Act. (b)

10 USC 101 note, 2801 prec., 2851 prec., 2871 prec., 8604 prec.

Elimination of Need for Certain Separate Conforming Amendments.—(1) Automatic execution of conforming changes.—When an amendment made by a provision of this division to a covered defense law adds a section or larger organizational unit to the covered defense law, repeals or transfers a section or larger organizational unit in the covered defense law, or amends the designation or heading of a section or larger organizational unit in the covered defense law, that amendment also shall have the effect of amending any table of sections, table of contents, or similar table of tabular entries in the covered defense law to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment. (2) Exceptions.—Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an amendment described in such paragraph when—(A) the amendment, or a separate clerical amendment enacted at the same time as the amendment, expressly amends a table of sections, table of contents, or similar table of tabular entries in the covered defense law to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment; or (B) the amendment otherwise expressly exempts itself from the operation of this section. (3) Covered defense law.—In this subsection, the term “covered defense law” means—(A) titles 10, 32, and 37 of the United States Code; (B) any national defense authorization Act or military construction authorization Act that authorizes funds to be appropriated for a fiscal year to the Department of Defense; and (C) any other law designated in the text thereof as a covered defense law for purposes of application of this section.
<num value="XXI">TITLE XXI—</num><heading>ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2101. </designator> <label>Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2102. </designator> <label>Family housing.<page identifier="/us/stat/135/2163">135 STAT. 2163</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2103. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations, Army.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2104. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2017 project.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2105. </designator> <label>Additional authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project at Fort Bliss, Texas.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 2106. </designator> <label>Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 project.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" styl